Qualities of foster carers
We are looking for people who have the following qualities:
- The time, patience and resilience to thoroughly meet the needs of a looked after child
- Are empathetic and non-judgemental about the child, their background, and their family
- Can engender a positive attitude to diversity and difference
- Can provide day-to-day care for children or young people placed in their care, with particular regard for the needs of being separated from their families
- Are flexible in handling a wide range of difficult and demanding situations that may occur
- 'Stickability'
- Good communication skills
- Ability to advocate on behalf of those in your care in professional meetings, for example, at school or college
- Ability to meet the social, physical, intellectual, cultural, emotional and social needs of the child or young person in your care
- Ability to work in partnership with birth families and other professionals
- Ability to give praise, encouragement, rewards and enhance the child or young person's self esteem
- Appropriate child care knowledge and skills
- Ability to be a positive role model
- Resourcefulness and ability to seek support
- Ability to learn from experience and training
Contact us
To begin a discussion with us about fostering, please submit the register my interest form or phone our free phone number: 0800 952 2926.