About US
Who we are
Brighter Fostering has qualified, and experienced social workers who will help deliver an outstanding local service to foster carers and children.
We are dedicated to identifying, recruiting and approving people who want to become foster carers. We will support you through the whole application process and it does not stop there.
Brighter Fostering staff will continue to ensure your development does not stop up to your approval, we want to support and supervise you as approved foster carers to ensure you become valuable contributors to the regional fostering challenges particularly when there is a shortage of foster carers to take in vulnerable looked after children who need your support.
We are intending to recruit the best families who have the potential to provide care, they have a good practical skill set and to make a practical difference to the lives of young vulnerable people
Managers
All social work management activities are undertaken by The Registered Manager and supported by The Service Development Manager.
All managers at Brighter Fostering are fully qualified and experienced in managing dedicated teams of qualified staff to help deliver an outstanding service to foster carers and looked after children.
Supervising Social Workers
The Supervising Social Workers are responsible for providing support and supervision to foster carers. Our supervising social workers have appropriate social work qualification and are registered with Social Work England (SWE).
Our Children’s Champion
Our Children’s Champion is a senior member of staff who makes independent visits to children and young people who are placed with Brighter Fostering to ensure their concerns are heard. Reporting back to the team to address specific issues to ensure the needs of the child are met – either by the foster carers, the agency or the social worker.
Even More
In addition to the above, Brighter Fostering will conduct statutory checks regarding foster carers, maintain policies and procedures, establish systems to maintain full information and records regarding foster carers and children in placement. We also work closely with consultants, specialist teams and support workers to assist children and young people in need of their support. We aim to deliver an outstanding service and a genuinely child-centred experience for vulnerable children and young people.
Let’s Start Something new
Say Hello!
Come and chat with us, we would be so happy to discuss any of the above in person, over the phone or online. Brighter Fostering is here here to help you to learn more about fostering without any commitment until you are ready to decide if this is for you.
