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We are always interested to hear about any stories from our carers, foster children and birth children so if you have something to share with us, get in touch.

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Disability and sibling foster care

The fact they were a charity really appealed to me and I knew another carer who highly recommended them. I’d heard lots of stories of how they had helped previous foster children and that sealed the deal.

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Latest from The CFT

Celebrating Our Journey: Upcoming AGM and 80 Years of ‘A Family For Life’

Celebrating Our Journey: Upcoming AGM and 80 Years of ‘A Family For Life’

31/07/2025
Celebrating Our Journey: Upcoming AGM and 80 Years of 'A Family For Life' This year marks a special milestone for the Trust as we celebrate 80 years of delivering care, support, and belongi...
A Message from Sarah – Month 9 of the Trauma-Informed Roadmap

A Message from Sarah – Month 9 of the Trauma-Informed Roadmap

22/05/2025
I hope you’ve all been enjoying the first real glimpse of sunshine over the past few weeks!As we move into month nine of the Trauma-Informed Roadmap, I’ve been travelling across the regions to provide...
Mary and Dennis – Transferring to The CFT

Mary and Dennis – Transferring to The CFT

10/04/2025
Hear from Mary & Dennis about their experience of fostering with The CFT, after transferring from Local Authority. We recently spoke with Mary and Dennis, who are foster carers with The CFT...
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Mary and Dennis – Transferring to The CFT

Mary and Dennis – Transferring to The CFT

10/04/2025
Hear from Mary & Dennis about their experience of fostering with The CFT, after transferring from Local Authority. We recently spoke with Mary and Dennis, who are foster carers with The CFT...
Simon and Charlie – Fostering in the East Midlands

Simon and Charlie – Fostering in the East Midlands

04/03/2025
Hear from Simon & Charlie about their experience of fostering with The CFT. We recently spoke with Simon and Charlie about their experience of fostering at The CFT. As a couple, Simon a...
Diane and Andrew – Fostering in the East Midlands

Diane and Andrew – Fostering in the East Midlands

26/02/2025
Hear from Diane & Andrew about their experience of fostering with The CFT. We recently spoke with Diane about her experience of fostering at The CFT, alongside her husband Andrew. As a ...
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Fostering-Network

Up to £3,000 for you.
 Priceless opportunities for our children.

Up to £3,000 for you. Priceless opportunities for our children.

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Rewarding newly approved and succesful transfers with a bonus for giving our young people priceless opportunities.

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.