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JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Adult Mental Health Team to work Full Time based in Haringey.The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £53,194 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To take responsibility for a suitable caseload and develop experience and competency across the following duties with opportunity to progress from one grade to the next when/if progression requirements are met.</li><li>Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, families, carers and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning that is person-centred and strengths-based.</li><li>Construct and implement care packages which are clearly linked to the needs of clients, working creatively with community and voluntary organisations to maximise independence, to minimise risks and improve outcomes and the quality of life for service users and their carers.</li><li>Be responsible for the assessment and safe discharge of service users from hospital back into community settings, working within challenging timeframes and reducing risk of future re-admission.</li><li>Undertake Mental Capacity assessments for service users where it is deemed that they may lack the mental capacity to make a specific decision.</li><li>Identify service users who are eligible for Continuing Health Care (CHC) or Section 117 funding and undertake checklists and work with other professionals to provide a multi-disciplinary assessment within this framework.</li><li>Take responsibility for managing an individual caseload of clients, regularly monitor, review and evaluate changes in clients needs and ensure that all services contribute effectively to the support/care plan, and it remains an effective use of resources.</li><li>Intervene in emergency situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and initiate the appropriate statutory or other actions required.</li><li>Maintain and update case notes and other records within required timescales, write reports provided written responses as required, if required, give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings.</li><li>Develop and maintain up to date relevant knowledge and competency and personal effectiveness in relevant legislation, social work practice and changes in social work including strengths-based working delivery models through development as agreed by the Team Manager.</li><li>Fully participate in individual supervision and performance appraisal as well as participate in the development and implementation of performance indicators and quality service standards, always striving for improved performance both personally and as a service.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker role:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Sanctuary Personnel

Social Worker - Adult Mental Health Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Family Help Team to work Full Time based in Redbridge.The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £68,181 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To be responsible for the management and ongoing development of services to support Children &amp; Families in delivering and improving service to children and families. This involves personally undertaking policy work, managing the effective local delivery and commissioning of services.</li><li>Effective management of a budget. Ensuring that services agreed and provided are delivered according to agreed work plans within available resources.</li><li>To represent the Head of Service at internal and external meetings.</li><li>To prepare and present complex reports for public law childcare court proceedings, to oversee the production of such reports to a high-standard by members of the team.</li><li>To be responsible for management of complex childcare cases, including child protection, children looked after, children in need and as appropriate through Family Proceedings Court and the High Court.</li><li>To prepare and write complex reports and briefing notes on operational issues for the Head of Service, task forces, external meetings, council committees and partnership boards.</li><li>To develop, in conjunction with other service areas and external agencies, options to support children and their families with assessed need.</li><li>To effectively manage a team within the functional unit ensuring that the workforce deliver high quality services across the full-range of disciplines.</li><li>To manage health and safety within the workplace to ensure the safety of staff, service users and others. Included in this role is the responsibility for safety systems, risk assessments and safety audits.</li><li>To maintain management information systems and provide regular reports identifying trends and proposing solutions where problems are identified.</li><li>To prepare action plans in response to audit reports and ensure the required action is taken within the agreed timescales.</li><li>To take lead responsibility for ensuring effective service delivery is achieved and that agreed performance targets are met.</li><li>To ensure effective arrangements are in place so that users and carers have access to interpretation and translation services and information in an accessible format.</li><li>To provide cover for the Head of Service in their absence including when necessary, supporting the Emergency Duty Team, community and residential services outside normal office hours.</li><li>Any other duties appropriate to this area of work and consistent with the level of the post, as may from time-to-time be required.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Team Manager role:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li><li>Significant operational experience within a Social Care setting.</li></ul>
Contact: This Team Manager job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Team Manager - Family Help Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Adult Safeguarding Team to work Full Time based in Haringey. 
 
 The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £53,194per annum. 
 
 Main duties:

<ul>
<li>To take responsibility for a suitable caseload and develop experience and competency across the following duties with opportunity to progress from one grade to the next when/if progression requirements are met.</li>

<li>Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, families, carers and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning that is person-centred and strengths-based.</li>

<li>Work effectively within legal, policy and financial frameworks, obligations, structures and culture, in particular, the Care Act, Menal Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Human Rights and Equalities legislation and accompanying guidance and codes of practice.</li>

<li>Construct and implement care packages which are clearly linked to the needs of clients, working creatively with community and voluntary organisations to maximise independence, to minimise risks and improve outcomes and the quality of life for service users and their carers.</li>

<li>Be responsible for the assessment and safe discharge of service users from hospital back into community settings, working within challenging timeframes and reducing risk of future readmission.</li>

<li>Undertake Mental Capacity assessments for service users where it is deemed that they may lack the mental capacity to make a specific decision.</li>

<li>Identify service users who are eligible for Continuing Health Care (CHC) or Section 117 funding and undertake checklists and work with other professionals to provide a multi-disciplinary assessment within this framework.</li>

<li>Complete Human Rights Act assessments for those who have no recourse to public funds but may require support under the Care Act.</li>

<li>Take responsibility for managing an individual caseload of clients, regularly monitor, review and evaluate changes in clients needs and ensure that all services contribute effectively to support/care plan, and it remains an effective use of resources.</li>

<li>Intervene in emergency situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and initiate the appropriate statutory or other actions required.</li>

<li>Participate in office duty on a rota basis, responding to new referrals, assessing urgency of requests and implementing actions to meet immediate needs.</li>

<li>Maintain and update case notes and other records within required timescales, write reports provided written responses as required, if required, give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings.</li>

<li>Develop and maintain up to date knowledge and competency and personal effectiveness in relevant legislation, social work practice and changes in social work including strengths-based working delivery models through development as agreed by the Team Manager.</li>

<li>Fully participate in individual supervision and performance appraisal as well as participate in the development and implementation of performance indicators and quality service standards, always striving for improved performance both personally and as a service.</li>
</ul>

Requirements of this Social Worker role:

<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li>

<li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li>

<li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li>
</ul>

Contact: 
 This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. 
 
 Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. 
 
 As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. 
 
 Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). 
 
 With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. 
 
 Rea

Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker within the Assessment Team to work Full Time based in Bracknell Forest. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £53,048per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To carry out needs led child focussed assessments which include outcome focused plans.</li><li>To be the allocated Social Worker for a duty caseload of single assessments under S17 and S47 investigations, with some short-term work.</li><li>To take part in the Duty system responding to child protection concerns.</li><li>To make effective use of tome and be able to prioritise demand.</li><li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li><li>To monitor and evaluate demand and bring to the attention of the supervisor any resource shortfalls.</li><li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department’s policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li><li>To promote listening to children at every opportunity, ensuring their views are heard, recorded, and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner and to ensure direct work is completed with children and young people in accordance with their age and understanding.</li><li>To contribute to the development of service of children and families by attending and contributing positively to team meetings to promote the delivery of integrated and effective services for children in need and in need of protection in accordance with statutory responsibilities and council policies using best value principles.</li><li>To role model and champion good social work practice, support and enable newly qualified or less experienced social workers and positively contribute to the inclusive culture of the department.</li><li>To provide cover for the work of other team members and other additional duties commensurate with the level of the job. (The nature of these will vary according to experience competencies and the grade of the post).</li><li>Such other duties may from time to time be necessary, compatible with the nature of the post. It should be noted that the above list of main duties and responsibilities is not necessarily a complete statement of the final duties of the post.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Senior Social Worker role:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li></ul>
Contact: This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Senior Social Worker - Assessment Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Children in Care Team to work full time based in Guernsey.The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £61,707 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To hold a caseload of Children in Care where decisions have been made about permanence, ensuring appropriate care planning is in place and that the cases are reviewed within appropriate timescales.</li><li>To case manage a number of care requirements which will be reviewed on an annual basis by CYCT.</li><li>To undertake direct work with children and young people, including life story work.</li><li>To coordinate and facilitate regular team around the child meetings.</li><li>To maintain and support children in their placements, ensuring the child, their carers, parents and other professionals are consulted and kept informed.</li><li>To attend court and CYCT, prepare reports and to represent Children &amp; Family Community Services, both orally and in writing in an appropriate manner at all times.</li><li>To attend strategy meetings and undertake child protection investigations when these occur on active cases.</li><li>To undertake out of jurisdiction visits in the United kingdom as required.</li><li>To work in cooperation with parents, carers, colleagues and other agencies, ensuring the child is central to any process.</li><li>To ensure that the States of Guernsey policies, procedures and legislation are adhered to.</li><li>To actively participate in monthly supervision sessions with their line manager.</li><li>To participate in a duty rota to provide an emergency service out of hours and also when in the work setting.</li><li>To undertake any other duties as may be determined by the service from time to time.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker role:<ul>
<li>A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Relevant Social Work experience.</li></ul>
Contact:This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Social Worker - Children in Care Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker within the MASH Team to work full time based in Barking &amp; Dagenham.The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £57,194 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To hold complex family proceedings and or children deemed to be at high risk of significant harm. The Senior Social Worker will be expected to demonstrate the ability to record to a high standard capturing the voice of the child, show evidence of analysis and reflection throughout.</li><li>To act as lead practice educator for the social work unit by providing support and advice and offer shadowing opportunities to Student Social Workers, Newly Qualified Social Workers subject to Assessed and Supported Year in Employment and Family Support Practitioners or lead on an area of specialism such as advanced court work skills.</li><li>To ensure the provision of a comprehensive induction for all new staff.</li><li>To ensure that services are efficiently and effectively provided, liaising as necessary with other Council Divisions, Health, Education, Police, voluntary and independent sector providers.</li><li>Working within the London Child Protection procedures to undertake key work responsibilities for children subject to a child protection plan.</li><li>To work collaboratively with other Council Divisions, Statutory Agencies including health, Education and Police, and other independent and voluntary service providers.</li><li>In conjunction with the Practice Managers and Senior Team Manager, to maintain performance standards in line with division expectation and national guidance, and to alert Practice Managers of any concerns in relation to staff performance.</li><li>Ensure high standards of records management and assume responsibility for all information assigned to the post.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Senior Social Worker role:<ul>
<li>A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Relevant Social Work experience.</li></ul>
Contact:This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Senior Social Worker - MASH Team

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Step Forward Foster Carer – Plymouth &amp; Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Plymouth &amp; surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placed Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Residential Management | Child Welfare
<h3>Is it time to use your skills differently?</h3>
Whether you’ve worked as a Youth Mental Health Practitioner—supporting young people’s emotional wellbeing, providing counselling, and delivering therapeutic interventions—you could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Plymouth, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care. Through our Step Forward programme, you can provide the safety, consistency, and emotional support these children need to heal, grow and thrive.This role is about more than providing a roof over a child’s head; it’s about offering them the stability, love, and security they need to rebuild their lives. It’s a full-circle role that blends professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home.
<h3>Why Consider Step Forward Fostering?</h3>
This specialist role is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to make a deeper impact. You’ll work as part of a close-knit, fully supported team, helping a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, including your own.
<h3>What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer:</h3>
✅ From £840 p/week (when a child is placed) ✅ Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations ✅ 100% Council Tax exemption (eligibility criteria applies) ✅ Up to 28-nights of paid respite p/year ✅ Bespoke training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care ✅ 24/7 out-of-hours support and a dedicated social work team ✅ Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering Network ✅ Be part of a local community, helping Plymouth’s children stay close to home
<h3>Could this be you?</h3>
We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas • Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom • Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs • Emotionally resilient and reflective • Willing to become self-employed • Ideally with no children under 12 at home (though we’ll assess on a case-by-case basis)
<h3>Is it time for a change?</h3>
If you’re ready to apply your youth mental health practice expertise in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity.Apply now to speak with our team and take your first step toward becoming a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth.

Foster Carer - Youth Mental Health Practitioner

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Step Forward Foster Carer – Plymouth &amp; Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Plymouth &amp; surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placed Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Residential Management | Child Welfare
<h3>Is it time to use your skills differently?</h3>
Whether you’ve worked as a Therapeutic Care Worker—supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, implementing therapeutic strategies, and providing trauma-informed care—you could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Plymouth, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care. Through our Step Forward programme, you can provide the safety, consistency, and emotional support these children need to heal, grow and thrive.This role is about more than providing a roof over a child’s head; it’s about offering them the stability, love, and security they need to rebuild their lives. It’s a full-circle role that blends professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home.
<h3>Why Consider Step Forward Fostering?</h3>
This specialist role is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to make a deeper impact. You’ll work as part of a close-knit, fully supported team, helping a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, including your own.
<h3>What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer:</h3>
✅ From £840 p/week (when a child is placed) ✅ Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations ✅ 100% Council Tax exemption (eligibility criteria applies) ✅ Up to 28-nights of paid respite p/year ✅ Bespoke training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care ✅ 24/7 out-of-hours support and a dedicated social work team ✅ Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering Network ✅ Be part of a local community, helping Plymouth’s children stay close to home
<h3>Could this be you?</h3>
We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas • Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom • Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs • Emotionally resilient and reflective • Willing to become self-employed • Ideally with no children under 12 at home (though we’ll assess on a case-by-case basis)
<h3>Is it time for a change?</h3>
If you’re ready to apply your therapeutic care work experience in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity.Apply now to speak with our team and take your first step toward becoming a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth.

Foster Carer - Therapeutic Care Worker

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Step Forward Foster Carer – Plymouth &amp; Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Plymouth &amp; surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placed Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Residential Management | Child Welfare
<h3>Is it time to use your skills differently?</h3>
Whether you’ve worked as a SEN Teaching Assistant—supporting children with special educational needs, adapting learning materials, and helping pupils thrive in the classroom—you could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Plymouth, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care. Through our Step Forward programme, you can provide the safety, consistency, and emotional support these children need to heal, grow and thrive.This role is about more than providing a roof over a child’s head; it’s about offering them the stability, love, and security they need to rebuild their lives. It’s a full-circle role that blends professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home.
<h3>Why Consider Step Forward Fostering?</h3>
This specialist role is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to make a deeper impact. You’ll work as part of a close-knit, fully supported team, helping a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, including your own.
<h3>What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer:</h3>
✅ From £840 p/week (when a child is placed) ✅ Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations ✅ 100% Council Tax exemption (eligibility criteria applies) ✅ Up to 28-nights of paid respite p/year ✅ Bespoke training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care ✅ 24/7 out-of-hours support and a dedicated social work team ✅ Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering Network ✅ Be part of a local community, helping Plymouth’s children stay close to home
<h3>Could this be you?</h3>
We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas • Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom • Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs • Emotionally resilient and reflective • Willing to become self-employed • Ideally with no children under 12 at home (though we’ll assess on a case-by-case basis)
<h3>Is it time for a change?</h3>
If you’re ready to apply your SEN teaching assistant expertise in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity.Apply now to speak with our team and take your first step toward becoming a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth.

Foster Carer - SEN Teaching Assistant

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Step Forward Foster Carer – Plymouth &amp; Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Plymouth &amp; surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placed Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Residential Management | Child Welfare
<h3>Is it time to use your skills differently?</h3>
Whether you’ve worked as a SEN Practitioner—supporting children with special educational needs, tailoring learning approaches, and promoting emotional well-being—you could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Plymouth, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care. Through our Step Forward programme, you can provide the safety, consistency, and emotional support these children need to heal, grow and thrive.This role is about more than providing a roof over a child’s head; it’s about offering them the stability, love, and security they need to rebuild their lives. It’s a full-circle role that blends professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home.
<h3>Why Consider Step Forward Fostering?</h3>
This specialist role is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to make a deeper impact. You’ll work as part of a close-knit, fully supported team, helping a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, including your own.
<h3>What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer:</h3>
✅ From £840 p/week (when a child is placed) ✅ Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations ✅ 100% Council Tax exemption (eligibility criteria applies) ✅ Up to 28-nights of paid respite p/year ✅ Bespoke training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care ✅ 24/7 out-of-hours support and a dedicated social work team ✅ Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering Network ✅ Be part of a local community, helping Plymouth’s children stay close to home
<h3>Could this be you?</h3>
We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas • Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom • Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs • Emotionally resilient and reflective • Willing to become self-employed • Ideally with no children under 12 at home (though we’ll assess on a case-by-case basis)
<h3>Is it time for a change?</h3>
If you’re ready to apply your SEN practitioner expertise in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity.Apply now to speak with our team and take your first step toward becoming a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth.

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