Independent Advisor to the Board of Trustees

A unique opportunity has arisen for a qualified company secretary or by virtue of professional qualification or a minimum of two years as a company secretary, or experience as a legal adviser who can help us to improve the lives and life chances of children and young people in foster care.

Mon, 07/12/2021 - 12:34 By Neha Shah on July,12th 2021

Mockingbird in Doncaster

Kate and her partner Natalie have been foster carers for four years and became Mockingbird hub home carers for Trust Fostering, part of Doncaster Children’s Services Trust, in 2018. Over the last 15 months going in and out of lockdown, they have started setting regular competitions and organised activities to keep the children in the constellation entertained. This has not only supported relationship building within the constellation but with the wider community as well. Kate tells us more.

By karina a on July,7th 2021

Practice Support Consultant

Salary: £28,014 - £42,021 pro rata
Location: Flexible, South / East England
Hours: 28 hours per week
Status: Permanent

Mon, 06/28/2021 - 16:43 By Emily Hall on June,28th 2021

Implementation Manager – The Promise

We’re looking for an implementation manager, funded by The Promise Partnership to join our team in Scotland. Your role will be to lead on the recommendations and guide the changes required by The Promise at The Fostering Network as well as to support stakeholders and membership in the implementation of The Promise. You will have excellent knowledge of The Promise and Care Review in Scotland and how it will impact on care experienced children and young people.

Tue, 06/15/2021 - 14:52 By DavidEggboro on June,15th 2021

EU Settled status – what to do and why it is important

As the June 30 deadline for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme draws near The Fostering Network urges all members to make sure the children in their care and children who left care have the correct immigration status. Steven, a Mockingbird hub home carer, shares his experiences of securing the Right to Remain for the boy living with him. 

By lizzie.thomas on June,4th 2021