 Location: Bromsgrove Salary: Competitive Contract: Fixed Term Hours: 35 hours per week over 4 days Closing: 1 April 2026 Are you a recent graduate eater to make a meaningful difference?
Would you thrive in a hands-on role with variety, real responsibility, and the chance to take ownership for some key projects to support the charity's work. About Us 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 families. We are now recruiting for an exciting 12 month placement (with the possibility of becoming permanent) to support the Marketing and Media Manager to develop, take ownership and deliver CFT's organic social media strategy. The Role
Click here for full job details  Location: Wakefield Salary: £14 per hour Contract: Casual Hours - Part Time Closing Date: 13 March 2026 We are now recruiting for Foster Carer Support Buddies to work with our Foster Carers and their families. This is a great opportunity for those studying within a social work or health related field who want to gain experience around their studies, or for those who have availability in the evenings/weekend or during the day to undertake the role duties.
The role is offered on self-employed or zero hours contract. What are we looking for This role will support our foster carers and children in a wide range of activities, which could include childminding, transporting children to school and activities, attending meetings, and taking young people for days out and other activities, in order to both work with and free up some time in a carer’s day. The post-holder may spend time with the young person on a regular or an occasional basis. The role will involve:
Click here for full job details.  The Government has recently published a new national action plan, ‘Renewing Fostering: homes for 10,000 more children’, setting out how it intends to reform fostering and make it more accessible across England.
At The Children’s Family Trust, we welcome the ambition behind this plan. Like many fostering charities, we see first-hand the growing need for more safe, loving foster homes – especially for children who need to stay close to their communities, schools and siblings. So what does this plan actually mean, and how could it affect fostering charities like ours? Why fostering reform matters The action plan acknowledges something the sector has been saying for years – there simply are not enough foster carers. As a result, too many children are placed far from home or in residential settings when a family environment would better meet their needs. The Government’s commitment to creating 10,000 more foster homes recognises that foster carers are central to improving outcomes for children and young people. Importantly, the plan also recognises that recruitment alone is not enough – carers need the right support to stay. What this means for The Children's Family Trust As a fostering charity, our focus has always been on relationships, stability and high-quality support. Several aspects of the action plan strongly align with how we already work:
While some changes will take time to implement, the direction of travel is encouraging - towards a fostering system that is more flexible, fair and focused on children’s real lives. Click here to read the full article.  Location: Waterlooville Salary: £41,000 to £44,500 per annum Plus car allowance of 4,800 PA Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week over 4 days Closing: 14 January 2026 Are you ready for a Senior Supervising Social Worker role with a difference?
At The Children’s Family Trust, we understand the commitment and emotional reward involved in supporting children, families, and carers. We offer manageable caseloads, strong team support, and the opportunity to work within a service that values reflective practice, wellbeing, and professional development. This role provides the time and space to build meaningful relationships with Foster Carers and to make a positive, lasting difference in the lives of children and young people. Key Responsibilities
Click here for full job details  Location: Hampshire Salary: £40 per hour Contract: Zero Hours Closing: 18 December 2025 The CFT is a well-established Registered Charity and an Independent Fostering Agency. We provide a wide and varied range of foster placements but specialise 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.
Panel Member: We are currently seeking self-employed, independent fostering Panel Members to join our South Central panel, based in Hampshire. The Successful Candidates: Previous panel experience isn’t essential. We look at recruiting panel members from a wide variety of backgrounds including professionals with a background in health, education, care or experienced fostering Social Workers. You must have had experience either professionally or personally or both, of the placement of children in foster care. Applicants must be able to contribute to all fostering panel functions including; making recommendations on the assessment and approval of foster carer applicants, foster carer reviews and terminations of approval and be able to demonstrate a thorough and robust approach to assessing written information. Click here for full job details  Location: West Yorkshire Salary: £2,100 upon successful completion of each Form F Assessment Contract: Zero Hours Hours: Part Time - Ad hoc Closing: 14 November 2025 We currently have vacancies in West Yorkshire, but welcome enquiries from other regions.
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. The Core Tasks:
Click here for full job details  Location: Waterlooville Salary: Up to £46,000 to include car allowance Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week over 4 days Closing: 5 November 2025 Are you looking for a Supervising Social Worker role with a difference? Are you ready for manageable caseloads, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities? How about continual training and progression within a friendly and committed team. Well this could be the role for you.
JOB PURPOSE 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. 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. Click here for full job details  Location: Bromsgrove Salary: £2,100 upon successful completion of each Assessment + Mileage Contract: Zero Hours Hours: Part Time - Ad hoc Closing: 18 September 2025 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 West Midlands and East Midlands Regions The Core Tasks:
Click here for full job details  Location: Bishop Auckland Salary: £2,100 upon successful completion of each assessment + Mileage Contract: Zero Hours Hours: Part Time - Ad hoc Closing: 24 September 2025 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 North East office. The Core Tasks:
Click here for full job details  Location: Lincolnshire Salary: Depends on experience - Up to £37,000 + generous car allowance and OOH payment Contract: Permanent Hours: Part Time - 18 hours per week Closing Date: 22 August 2025 Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to children and young people? Do you want to work for a Registered Charity and an IFA with ambitious plans for the future? If the answer is yes then this is a great opportunity to join our team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate qualified Supervising Social Worker to join our experienced and successful team, someone who is reflective and creative in practice. Working together with all stakeholders you will strive to ensure that our Foster Carers, children and young people in our care reach their full potential. Our staff are an integral part of our success and we are seeking to recruit a permanent part time Supervising Social Worker. You will recruit, assess, and support our foster carers as well as make placements in response to referrals from Local Authorities. Our planed caseload management system ensures that we achieve excellent outcomes for our children and maintain a high-quality service. Click here for full job details |
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