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Rising costs of caring risks the stability of children and young people in care

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The cost of living crisis is affecting children and young people across the UK. Emma Fincham, our Fostering Consultant, considers how this directly impacts children and young people in foster families. She argues that we need to think about both the retention and the recruitment of foster carers.

Practice Team Manager
Practice Team Manager We are looking for a Practice Team Manager to work alongside our Registered Manager and social work team within our West Midlands Region, based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. The postholder will provide support to the Registered Manager by supervising and supporting less experienced staff on professional matters, undertaking tasks delegated by the Registered Manager, developing the CFT's fostering service and developing links with universities to provide student placements and or other services as required. The Children's Family Trust £42,636 to £51,555PA plus Car Allowance £4,800PA and Out of Hours £1,200PA Bromsgrove, Worcestershire 35 hours per week over 4 days!

An Introduction to the Secure Base Model

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This open course provides an introduction to the Secure Base Model framework and specific related tools which enable practitioners to assess prospective foster carers’ and adopters’ parenting capacities and on-going support needs.