Foster Care in the East Midlands - Newark

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Nottinghamshire | Derbyshire | Leicestershire | Northamptonshire | Lincolnshire

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No matter if you’re just considering foster care, or are ready to start your journey – Contact the East Midlands office and our dedicated team will guide you towards starting your Fostering career with The CFT.

Why work with our east midlands team?

Fostering with a charitable organisation means constant reinvestment in support services and enhancing the lives of carers and the children under our wing.  The East Midlands office being our newest Region is a testament to the hard work that continues to define The Children’s Family Trust as we expand our services across the country.

Our charitable status means our focus is solely on that of the individuals we support and not on making a profit

The social workers and administrators are experts in your region and consistently go beyond the call of duty to ensure our carers have the toolset to encourage, develop and support not only the young people in their care but their own families too.

Access our OFSTED Reports

Short-break turned long-term

Lisa’s story

After getting to know one another we were all alot more comfortable and it felt absolutely normal; It’s like she’s always been here 

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Latest from the East Midlands

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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What we do for you

Finance

Fostering is a career and should be treated as such. We believe our carers should benefit financially for everything they do

Training

Our training programs are always evolving, we make sure you have the tools to handle any situation you encounter whilst fostering.

Support

Our Social Workers are there for you, for anything you require - Have questions, concerns? We are here to support you.

Our Office in the East Midlands

Our Address:

Newark Beacon
Beacon Hill Office Park
Cafferata Way
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 2TN

 

Our Phone Number 

0300 111 1945

The areas we support

Are you based in Nottingham or the surrounding areas? Do you have a spare room and time to dedicate to a child or young person in need of care?

Get in touch and begin your fostering journey.

Are you based in Derby or the surrounding areas? Do you have a spare room and time to dedicate to a child or young person in need of care?

Get in touch and begin your fostering journey.

Are you based in Northampton or the surrounding areas? Do you have a spare room and time to dedicate to a child or young person in need of care?

Get in touch and begin your fostering journey.

Are you based in Leicester or the surrounding areas? Do you have a spare room and time to dedicate to a child or young person in need of care?

Get in touch and begin your fostering journey.

Are you based in Lincoln or the surrounding areas? Do you have a spare room and time to dedicate to a child or young person in need of care?

Get in touch and begin your fostering journey.

Develop skills that you never knew you had

Take a look at our starter pack and begin your fostering journey with a charity that cares.

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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.

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.