What support will I be offered?
The fostering service offers a comprehensive package of
support and training to all its foster carers:
- ‘Skills to Foster’ preparation training to give you an
understanding of fostering for the Tri-Borough and prepare you for
your role as a professional foster carer
- you will have your own supervising social worker who will visit
you at least every six weeks to guide and support you, identifying
any training needs that you might have
- ongoing training to help you develop your skills and knowledge
as a foster carer. All carers also have the opportunity to complete
the QCF (formerly known as NVQ) Caring for Children and Young
People qualification
- support and guidance to complete the Children’s Workforce
Development Council (CWDC) standards
- accessible support groups to enable you to share your
experiences with other carers
- support for other members of your household
- social events for foster carers over the course of the
year
- bonus payments in recognition of long service
- access to a wide range of professional support from education,
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and health
- an annual award ceremony with the Mayor(s)
- membership to the Fostering Network
- a weekly fee and allowance in line with the national
minimum recommended amount
- access to an emergency duty team outside office hours