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East Midlands Foster Carers at The CFT

Simon and Charlie – Fostering in the East Midlands

Diane and Andrew are exceptional foster carers and we’re proud to share their story of inspiration, journey to approval, experience of CFT support and their advice to those considering becoming a foster carer.

04/03/2025
Fostering in East Midlands

Diane and Andrew – Fostering in the East Midlands

Diane and Andrew are exceptional foster carers and we’re proud to share their story of inspiration, journey to approval, experience of CFT support and their advice to those considering becoming a foster carer.

26/02/2025

Black History Month

& why diverse foster families reinforce positive self-esteem in looked-after children. There are no blueprints in fostering. Every child is

15/10/2024

Fostering with young children

Fostering with young children & the benefits for your family. Fostering children can be one of the most rewarding experiences

08/10/2024

Coping with stress in fostering

Stress in foster care is a common challenge Foster care often comes with significant emotional and psychological challenges. One of

20/08/2024

Fostering Moments with The CFT

Foster care Fortnight is here! A massive two weeks for fostering in the UK, celebrating our fostering moments. Whether that’s

15/05/2024
Fostering-Network

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

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

Learn more about this bonus

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.