Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas
Make a Lasting Difference in a Child’s Life
Location: Basingstoke & surrounding areas
Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council)
Salary: From £840 per week (when a child is placed)
Sanctuary Personnel is seeking compassionate, resilient individuals in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas to become Step Forward Foster Carers. This is a unique opportunity to provide a stable, nurturing home for a young person transitioning from residential care into a family environment.
Through this specialist fostering programme, you will care for a child placed by Plymouth City Council, supporting them as they adjust to life in a safe, consistent, and supportive home. You will remain based in your own home while receiving comprehensive training, ongoing support, and guidance from an experienced team.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, you must:
- Be aged 21 or over
- Have a spare, dedicated bedroom
- Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally)
- Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK
Please note:
Applicants with temporary or time-limited visas cannot be considered, including:
- EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
- Graduate visas
- Skilled Worker visas
- Student visas
- Health & Care Worker visas
- Spouse visas
- Any other temporary visa
Fostering in the UK requires permanent residency status.
About the Role
This role is ideal for individuals with experience in healthcare, social care, residential care, mental health services, or community support who are ready to take the next step in their career.
As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you will:
- Provide a safe, stable, and supportive home environment
- Help a young person transition from residential care into family life
- Support emotional, behavioural, and social development
- Work closely with a dedicated team of social workers and professionals
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to have a profound and lasting impact on a young person’s life.
What You’ll Receive
- From £840 per week (when a child is placed)
- Additional financial support for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions
- Council Tax exemption (subject to eligibility)
- Up to 28 nights of paid respite per year
- Specialist training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care
- 24/7 support and a dedicated social work team
- Access to the Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering Network
- Ongoing professional development and peer support
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Based in Basingstoke or nearby areas
- Able to offer full-time care and a stable home environment
- Experienced in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs
- Emotionally resilient, patient, and reflective
- Willing to work on a self-employed basis
- Ideally without children under 12 at home (assessed on a case-by-case basis)
Ready for a Change?
If you’re looking to use your skills in a more meaningful and impactful way, this could be the opportunity for you. Step Forward Fostering offers the chance to transform a young person’s future—while building a rewarding new path for yourself.
INDFSBAS
Pay: £840.00 per week
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
Application question(s):
- Have you currently or previously been a Foster Carer or Kinship Carer?
- Have you got experience of working with children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults in a professional or personal capacity?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK, either as a British Passport holder or with Indefinite Leave to Remain? (This is Mandatory)
- Do you have an unoccupied spare bedroom in your home for fostering? (This is mandatory and can't be negotiated)
- To foster in the UK, applicants must be at least 21 years old. Are you 21 or over? (Minimum age to meet Fostering requirements)
Licence/Certification:
- permanent residence in the UK (required)
Work Location: In person
