Are you looking for a Senior Supervising Social Worker role with a difference? Are you ready for low caseloads, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities? How about continual training and progression? We are looking for a candidate for our West Midlands Region, based at our Bromsgrove office.  

You know how much hard work and dedication it takes to make a difference to the lives of children and young people. With low caseloads, you’ll have the time and resources to truly support our Foster Carers.

You’ll promote the safe care and development of our foster children so that they can achieve their full potential. You’ll get involved in the recruitment, assessment, and training of prospective Foster Carers, as well as pursuing suitable placements. Assist with supervising and supporting less experienced staff and acting as a mentor.

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Are you looking for a marketing and media role with a difference? Are you looking for a role where you can make a great impact, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities? We are looking for a candidate for our Head Office, based at our Bromsgrove site.  

Our staff are an integral part of our ongoing success and we are seeking to recruit a permanent full time, experienced Marketing and Media Officer. This is a very exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to take on a challenging, creative and stimulating role. We operate in a very competitive market, so an entrepreneurial approach is vital as is the ability to ‘think outside the box’.

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​Black History Month & why diverse foster families reinforce positive self-esteem in looked-after children.

There are no blueprints in fostering. Every child is unique and maintaining or building their sense of self relies heavily on the environments our foster carers can provide. Matching children to a family that can support their heritage, culture and traditions can help soften the blow of being moved out of the family home.

This years theme for Black History Month is all about Reclaiming Narratives, an invitation for those to take control of how stories about Black Heritage are told.

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Fostering with young children & the benefits for your family.

Fostering children can be one of the most rewarding experiences for families, and while it can feel like a big decision, fostering with young children in your home has unique benefits. When a young child grows up alongside a foster sibling, they develop empathy, compassion, and a broader understanding of the world around them. Meanwhile, foster children benefit from being in a family that understands their needs and offers stability and connection.

October is The Children of Foster Carer’s Month, a time where fostering organisations celebrate the contributions of birth children to the fostering household. Let’s dive into how fostering with young children can be a journey full of growth and learning for everyone involved.

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The role will include undertaking specific tasks in relation to supporting foster carers and the children placed with them and includes:

You know how much hard work and dedication it takes to make a difference to the lives of children and young people. With low caseloads, you’ll have the time and resources to truly support our Foster Carers.

You’ll promote the safe care and development of our foster children so that they can achieve their full potential. You’ll get involved in the recruitment, assessment, and training of prospective Foster Carers, as well as pursuing suitable placements.

You’ll help a diverse range of people - reflective of the communities we work in, and will play a key part in a friendly, supportive charity where you’ll be rewarded for your hard work and results.

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Are you looking for a Supervising Social Worker role with a difference? Are you ready for low caseloads, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities? How about continual training and progression? We are looking for a candidate for our West Midlands Region, based at our Bromsgrove office.  

You know how much hard work and dedication it takes to make a difference to the lives of children and young people. With low caseloads, you’ll have the time and resources to truly support our Foster Carers.

You’ll promote the safe care and development of our foster children so that they can achieve their full potential. You’ll get involved in the recruitment, assessment, and training of prospective Foster Carers, as well as pursuing suitable placements.

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Stress in foster care is a common challenge

Foster care often comes with significant emotional and psychological challenges. One of the most prevalent issues faced by foster parents and children alike is stress.

The unique circumstances of foster care, including the constant uncertainty, the need to adapt to new environments, and the potential for traumatic experiences, can contribute to heightened stress levels for young people that often causes secondary stress in carers.

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Are you looking for a Supervising Social Worker role with a difference? Are you ready for low caseloads, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities? How about continual training and progression? We are looking for a candidate who is able to cover a maternity leave period from October 2024 to April 2026, within our West Midlands Region, based at our Bromsgrove office.  This is a maternity cover role.  

THE CHILDREN’S FAMILY TRUST (THE CFT)
Is a well-established Ofsted Outstanding Registered Charity and an Independent Fostering Agency providing a wide range of foster placements.  We firmly believe our Foster Carers are our most valuable resource deserving the highest levels of support and remuneration we can offer. We work in partnership with Local Authority Social Workers and are committed to keeping our children safe and secure in stable and loving famili

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The Children’s Family Trust (CFT) is a well-established Registered Charity and an Independent Fostering Agency. We provide a wide and varied range of foster placements and have historically specialised in long term ‘Family for Life’ placements. We firmly believe our Foster Carers are our most valuable resource deserving the highest levels of support and remuneration we can offer. We work in partnership with Local Authority Social Workers committed to keeping our children safe and secure in stable and loving families. Plus we are an Ofsted Outstanding agency! 

Due to continued success and growth we are looking for independent, self-employed FORM F ASSESSORS For our East Midlands and West Midlands Regions

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We are seeking a full time motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious and creative Support Worker, working closely with our team of Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people in foster care. Flexibility is required in terms of place of work and hours of work. The position is based from our West Midlands Regional Office, Bromsgrove. However, role is split geographically, covering the Midlands.  There will be a requirement to travel to our Foster Carers and work with the children in their care. You will be required to work 35 hours per week with some weekend and evening work. Access to a car is essential for this role for which a car allowance will be paid. 

The Children's Family Trust (The CFT)
Is a well-established Registered Charity and an Independent Fostering Agency providing a wide range of foster placements.  We firmly believe our Foster Carers are our most valuable resource deserving the highest levels of support and remuneration we can offer. We work in partnership with Local Authority Social Workers and are committed to keeping our children safe and secure in stable and loving families.

Job Purpose
The Support Worker post has been created to support foster carers, children and social workers. The post will require working outside normal office hours in order to meet the needs of the service. This will include evening work, bank holidays and weekend work, therefore flexibility is a must!

Job Description
In addition to the functions detailed below, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.

The role will include undertaking specific tasks in relation to supporting foster carers and the children placed with them and includes:

• Direct work with children and young people with the support of our social work team
• Facilitating and supervising contact between children in care and their families
• Organising events for foster carers and/or children on a regular or ad hoc basis, and a range of other tasks
• Promoting the welfare of children/young people placed with The CFT
• Working directly with children/young people in a skilled and focused way as part of an agreed programme of work.
• Co-ordinate groups and joint work for all children/young people involved in the foster care process
• Transporting children to and from school as and when needed.

Further details and application documents can be found here