JOB-20240909-f9129149Job Title: Band 5 Community Nurse Job Location: Basingstoke, UK Salary: £18.18... JOB-20240909-f9129149Job Title: Band 5 Community Nurse Job Location: Basingstoke, UK Salary: £18.18 per hour Contract: 3-month Block Booking We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Community Nurse in Basingstoke, offering a rewarding role within community nursing. You will be working full time, contributing to high-quality, evidence-based treatments for patients within their homes or appropriate settings. Join us for a 3-month block booking to enhance your skills and make a real difference in the community. Perks and benefits:- Hourly Salary: Enjoy the flexibility and predictable income of hourly pay, empowering you to manage your work-life balance efficiently. - Experience Variety: Embrace the dynamic nature of locum work, allowing you to gain diverse experience across different settings and teams. - Professional Growth: Access continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career prospects. - Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the ability to choose assignments that suit your schedule and lifestyle, giving you more time for personal pursuits. What you will do:- Deliver care to patients in their own homes or in clinic settings, ensuring high standards in all environments. - Be responsible for a defined population of service users, providing care across various Trust locations. - Conduct thorough assessments of care and support needs, and develop, implement, and evaluate care plans. - Provide patient support to promote independence, improve health, and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. - Maintain accurate records and ensure the safe use and transport of equipment. - Supervise and support team members as required, fostering a collaborative and effective work environment. Why consider Basingstoke?Located in the heart of Hampshire, Basingstoke is a lively and diverse town offering a little something for everyone. With its rich history, bustling town centre, and beautiful surrounding countryside, it is an excellent place to live and work. You’ll enjoy the benefits of a community-focused nursing role while living in a vibrant town that offers both cultural and leisure opportunities aplenty. Join us and experience the warmth and community spirit of Basingstoke! Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.
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Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills... Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeStep Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Basingstoke & surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placedWe are looking for people living in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas who can become Step Forward foster carers, providing a stable home for young people who need specialist support.Through this programme, you would foster a child placed by Plymouth City Council, welcoming them into your home and helping them transition from residential care into a supportive family environment.This means you remain living in your own home in Basingstoke, while providing care for a young person who has been referred through Plymouth’s fostering programme. Full training, guidance, and ongoing support will be provided.To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave 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 Important – Visa StatusWe are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled StatusGraduate visasSkilled Worker visasStudent visasHealth & Care Worker visasSpouse VisaAny other temporary or time-limited visaFostering requires permanent residency status in the UK. If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed Is it time to use your skills differently?Whether you’ve worked as a behaviour support assistant, helping young people manage emotions and overcome behavioural challenges in schools or care settings, your experience could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas, 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. Why Consider Step Forward Fostering? 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. What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer: ✅ 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 Could this be you? We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Basingstoke 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) Is it time for a change? If you’re ready to apply your skills 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 Basingstoke.
Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills... Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeStep Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Basingstoke & surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placedWe are looking for people living in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas who can become Step Forward foster carers, providing a stable home for young people who need specialist support.Through this programme, you would foster a child placed by Plymouth City Council, welcoming them into your home and helping them transition from residential care into a supportive family environment.This means you remain living in your own home in Basingstoke, while providing care for a young person who has been referred through Plymouth’s fostering programme. Full training, guidance, and ongoing support will be provided.To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave 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 Important – Visa StatusWe are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled StatusGraduate visasSkilled Worker visasStudent visasHealth & Care Worker visasSpouse VisaAny other temporary or time-limited visaFostering requires permanent residency status in the UK. If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed Is it time to use your skills differently?Whether you’ve worked as a family support worker, early help practitioner, or in child protection and safeguarding, your experience could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas, 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. Why Consider Step Forward Fostering? 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. What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer: ✅ 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 Could this be you? We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Basingstoke 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) Is it time for a change? If you’re ready to apply your skills 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 Basingstoke.
Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills... Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeStep Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Basingstoke & surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placedWe are looking for people living in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas who can become Step Forward foster carers, providing a stable home for young people who need specialist support.Through this programme, you would foster a child placed by Plymouth City Council, welcoming them into your home and helping them transition from residential care into a supportive family environment.This means you remain living in your own home in Basingstoke, while providing care for a young person who has been referred through Plymouth’s fostering programme. Full training, guidance, and ongoing support will be provided.To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave 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 Important – Visa StatusWe are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled StatusGraduate visasSkilled Worker visasStudent visasHealth & Care Worker visasSpouse VisaAny other temporary or time-limited visaFostering requires permanent residency status in the UK. If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed Is it time to use your skills differently?Whether you’ve worked as a teaching assistant, learning support assistant, or in classroom-based SEN roles, your experience could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas, 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. Why Consider Step Forward Fostering? 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. What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer: ✅ 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 Could this be you? We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Basingstoke 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) Is it time for a change? If you’re ready to apply your skills 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 Basingstoke.
Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills... Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeStep Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Basingstoke & surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placedWe are looking for people living in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas who can become Step Forward foster carers, providing a stable home for young people who need specialist support.Through this programme, you would foster a child placed by Plymouth City Council, welcoming them into your home and helping them transition from residential care into a supportive family environment.This means you remain living in your own home in Basingstoke, while providing care for a young person who has been referred through Plymouth’s fostering programme. Full training, guidance, and ongoing support will be provided.To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave 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 Important – Visa StatusWe are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled StatusGraduate visasSkilled Worker visasStudent visasHealth & Care Worker visasSpouse VisaAny other temporary or time-limited visaFostering requires permanent residency status in the UK. If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed Is it time to use your skills differently?Whether you’ve worked as a psychology assistant, mental health support worker, or in therapeutic settings, your experience could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas, 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. Why Consider Step Forward Fostering? 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. What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer: ✅ 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 Could this be you? We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Basingstoke 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) Is it time for a change? If you’re ready to apply your skills 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 Basingstoke.
Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills... Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeStep Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Basingstoke & surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placedWe are looking for people living in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas who can become Step Forward foster carers, providing a stable home for young people who need specialist support.Through this programme, you would foster a child placed by Plymouth City Council, welcoming them into your home and helping them transition from residential care into a supportive family environment.This means you remain living in your own home in Basingstoke, while providing care for a young person who has been referred through Plymouth’s fostering programme. Full training, guidance, and ongoing support will be provided.To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave 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 Important – Visa StatusWe are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled StatusGraduate visasSkilled Worker visasStudent visasHealth & Care Worker visasSpouse VisaAny other temporary or time-limited visaFostering requires permanent residency status in the UK. If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed Is it time to use your skills differently?Whether you’ve worked as a nanny, childminder, or in private family care, your experience supporting children’s emotional and developmental needs could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas, 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. Why Consider Step Forward Fostering? 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. What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer: ✅ 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 Could this be you? We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Basingstoke 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) Is it time for a change? If you’re ready to apply your skills 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 Basingstoke.
Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills... Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeStep Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Basingstoke & surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placedWe are looking for people living in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas who can become Step Forward foster carers, providing a stable home for young people who need specialist support.Through this programme, you would foster a child placed by Plymouth City Council, welcoming them into your home and helping them transition from residential care into a supportive family environment.This means you remain living in your own home in Basingstoke, while providing care for a young person who has been referred through Plymouth’s fostering programme. Full training, guidance, and ongoing support will be provided.To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave 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 Important – Visa StatusWe are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled StatusGraduate visasSkilled Worker visasStudent visasHealth & Care Worker visasSpouse VisaAny other temporary or time-limited visaFostering requires permanent residency status in the UK. If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed Is it time to use your skills differently?Whether you’ve worked in residential care, education, health, youth work or social care, your experience could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas, 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. Why Consider Step Forward Fostering? 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. What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer: ✅ 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 Could this be you? We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Basingstoke 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) Is it time for a change? If you’re ready to apply your skills 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 Basingstoke.
Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills... Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeStep Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Basingstoke & surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placedWe are looking for people living in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas who can become Step Forward foster carers, providing a stable home for young people who need specialist support.Through this programme, you would foster a child placed by Plymouth City Council, welcoming them into your home and helping them transition from residential care into a supportive family environment.This means you remain living in your own home in Basingstoke, while providing care for a young person who has been referred through Plymouth’s fostering programme. Full training, guidance, and ongoing support will be provided.To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave 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 Important – Visa StatusWe are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled StatusGraduate visasSkilled Worker visasStudent visasHealth & Care Worker visasSpouse VisaAny other temporary or time-limited visaFostering requires permanent residency status in the UK. If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed Is it time to use your skills differently?Whether you’ve worked as a prison officer, in secure units, or in offender rehabilitation, your experience in managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive change could transform a child’s future. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas, 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. Why Consider Step Forward Fostering? 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. What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer: ✅ 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 Could this be you? We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Basingstoke 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) Is it time for a change? If you’re ready to apply your skills 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 Basingstoke.
Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills... Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeStep Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Basingstoke & surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placedWe are looking for people living in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas who can become Step Forward foster carers, providing a stable home for young people who need specialist support.Through this programme, you would foster a child placed by Plymouth City Council, welcoming them into your home and helping them transition from residential care into a supportive family environment.This means you remain living in your own home in Basingstoke, while providing care for a young person who has been referred through Plymouth’s fostering programme. Full training, guidance, and ongoing support will be provided.To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave 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 Important – Visa StatusWe are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled StatusGraduate visasSkilled Worker visasStudent visasHealth & Care Worker visasSpouse VisaAny other temporary or time-limited visaFostering requires permanent residency status in the UK. If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed Is it time to use your skills differently? Whether you’ve worked as a healthcare assistant, support worker, or in care homes, mental health services or community support, your experience could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas, 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. Why Consider Step Forward Fostering? 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. What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer: ✅ 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 Could this be you? We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Basingstoke 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) Is it time for a change? If you’re ready to apply your skills 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 Basingstoke.