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.