Alicia

Alicia

  • Joined: 28/07/2022
  • Articles: 78

This is Fostering Reflections: The Stories That Stay With You

This is Fostering Reflections

Over the past few weeks, we have had the privilege of reading and sharing stories from across our CFT community - stories that celebrated foster carers, staff, birth children, and the many people who make fostering what it is. Through every nomination, one thing became clear: fostering is made up of moments that often go unseen - acts of kindness, patience, consistency, support, humour, and people quietly showing up for one another every day.

This is Fostering: Finding Strength in Each Other

This is Fostering

An anonymous foster carer has nominated the regular attendees of Sarah Moakes’ Therapeutic Foster Carer Group in the West Midlands - celebrating the listening, support, reassurance, and humour that make such a difference. This story highlights how fostering is not just about caring for children, but also about carers supporting one another through shared understanding, reflection, and community.

This is Fostering: Going Above and Beyond

Foster Care Fortnight

As part of Foster Care Fortnight 2026 and this year’s theme, “This is Fostering”, we are sharing stories that reflect the care, commitment and support that sit at the heart of fostering.

Anna was nominated by a foster family who wanted to recognise the difference she has made as their Supervising Social Worker. For them, Anna’s support has gone far beyond the expected parts of her role. She has been someone who understands their family, listens to what they need, and steps in when support matters most.

This is Fostering: A Place to Belong

This is Fostering

Ricky and Chris welcomed R into their family following an unsuccessful previous placement, carefully planning every step of the transition to help him feel safe and secure. Their commitment and consistency have helped R find stability, build friendships, and begin to thrive in a home where he feels a true sense of belonging.

This is Fostering: The Little Things That Make a Big Difference

This is Fostering

As part of Foster Care Fortnight 2026, we celebrate the everyday moments that make a big difference in the fostering community. Elaine, a dedicated foster carer, shares a touching story about her Senior Supervising Social Worker, Vicki, whose thoughtful gestures have profoundly impacted her and the children in her care. From remembering a young person's passion to creating special moments, Vicki exemplifies the quiet kindness that fosters strong relationships. Discover how these small acts of care can transform lives and highlight the importance of support within the fostering journey. Read more to be inspired by their heartfelt connection!

Renewing Fostering – What the Government’s New Action Plan Means for The Children’s Family Trust

This year marks a special milestone for the Trust as we celebrate 80 years of delivering care, support, and belonging through our guiding value of ‘A Family For Life’. As part of our annual calendar, the Trust will soon hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM), taking place on September 3rd at our head office in Bromsgrove.

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Your interview - What you need to know.
If you’ve been invited to an interview, it’s your chance to meet us, tell us about yourself, and take a step towards building your incredible career.
Your interview is your opportunity to learn more about us.
So come prepared with your questions. Plus its our opportunity to get to know you, understand your motivation to work in this sector and get a good understanding of your experience and background.
The first step.
Is either a face to face interview carried out in person or via TEAMS. If you’re successful, the next stage is a more formal interview with at least two members of our team. At least one of the interview panel will have been trained in the NSPCC safer recruitment standards.
You might be invited for a second interview.
Or we might ask you to prepare a presentation or other sample of work. Think about what the role requires and prepare to show you’re a great fit.
We’ll carry out a criminal record check.
Bring the necessary identity documents to your formal interview. The address on the documents should match the address on your application form. You’ll need proof of your right to work in the UK, you will be provided with a list of approved identification documents in line with The Disclosure and Barring Service and proof of your address.
Certificates!
Remember to bring any qualification certificates that are required for the role.
Be a successful candidate!
Read through our hints and tips and give yourself the best chance at a career with The CFT.
Do your research!
Look at our website and check that you match our outlook and culture.
Apply via our application form.
We require a fully completed application form, we’ll ask for your full employment history from age 16, include all job titles, employment dates and your reason for leaving – and if there are any gaps, please tell us why.
We’ll need contact details of referees.
Referee's should be people you’ve worked with during the last three years. One should be your most recent employer. We’ll also need a reference from any employer where you’ve worked directly with children and young people and a personal referee.
We’ll carry out a criminal record check.
If you’ve lived abroad within the last ten years, you might also be asked to complete an overseas criminal record check.
If your application is successful.
There may be some more pre-employment checks specific to the role, but a member of our HR Team will be in touch to talk you through what’s needed.