I hope you’ve all been enjoying the first real glimpse of sunshine over the past few weeks!

As we move into month nine of the Trauma-Informed Roadmap, I’ve been travelling across the regions to provide updates to our teams and foster carers. Over the past few months, I’ve been really grateful for the opportunity to speak in depth with a number of foster carers about their experiences. These conversations have given me valuable insights into how trauma impacts their day-to-day lives as they care for their children.

Completing the initial assessment of the organisation has allowed me to see its strengths and challenges through various lenses. That’s why I feel it’s so important for our organisation-wide trauma-informed training to be relatable to each person and the unique work they do. This is something I’m currently developing, and it will include everyone within CFT – staff, trustees, panel members, and foster carers.

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Are you a Senior Supervising Social Worker ready to make a difference to support our foster carers within the West Midlands region? This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our agency and play a key role in our growth and development allowing for your work to really make a difference. You would have your own caseload of foster carers and be involved in the assessment of new carers which gives you an opportunity to give a high standard of care and develop lasting relationships.

You know how much hard work and dedication it takes to make a difference to the lives of children and young people. With manageable 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.

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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 at our West Midlands region. Mary and Dennis transferred to us after being carers for the Local Authority for 5 years, and together they look after two young girls.

Click the link below, to hear about the ease of their transfer, the extra support they’re now experiencing, as well as their advice to prospective foster carers.

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​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 and Charlie have been foster carers with The CFT for around 2 years, and we got the chance to hear about their experiences so far at one of our recent foster carer support meetings in the East Midlands.

Simon and Charlie currently care for twins, one with additional needs. The time and care they provide for the children is exemplary, alongside their dedication to managing birth-family contact which can sometimes be a challenge. Simon is a full-time carer and whilst Charlie works full-time, they very much parent together and work as a team.

Hear what they have to say here!

We recently spoke with Diane about her experience of fostering at The CFT, alongside her husband Andrew.

As a duo, Diane and Andrew have been foster carers with The CFT for around 2 years, and we got the chance to hear about their experiences so far at one of our recent foster carer support meetings in the East Midlands.

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

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Are you a dedicated Supervising Social Worker looking for a new full time permanent opportunity with a difference?

Are you ready make a difference for our foster families and benefit from great benefits, and plenty of opportunities? How about continual training and progression? We are now recruiting for a Supervising Social Worker for our South Central team, based in Waterlooville.

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.

This role is hybrid, but attendance at our Waterlooville office as required is essential (minimum 1 day per week).

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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 February 2025 to June 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 families.

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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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