Training that grows with you
Becoming a foster carer is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to a young person’s life and to develop your skills! When you join us, you will be given all the training you need to feel confident, but your learning doesn’t stop there. You’ll have access to a wide range of specialised training tailored to the real-life needs of our children in care. As you build your skills and experience, your financial support will grow too, recognising the effort you’re making for every child who walks through your door.
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Want to know more about the training and development available as a foster carer? Book a call back with one of our amazing fostering team who can explain more.
Skills To Foster
All potential foster carers go through a training course called Skills To Foster during the application process. The 2-day course will give you the key skills you’ll need to be a great foster carer. The course is run by our experienced social workers, and there are opportunities to speak with current foster carers.
Skill development opportunities
At Fostering Rotherham you’ll never stop learning
You’ll always be able to develop your skills and feel prepared for the evolving needs of children in care.
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Training that fits your needs
All of our training is functional and easy to apply to real life situations. We have a combination of online and in-person training sessions and we will recommend training based on your needs and experience.
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Designed for professional development
All training sessions will build on your existing skills and knowledge so you can keep growing and feel confident before your next home match.
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Every day is a learning opportunity as a foster carer. A lot of what you will learn throughout your fostering journey will count towards building your Skill Level. There are 4 Skill Levels, each one focusing on different areas of fostering, including therapeutic parenting, caring for additional needs and safeguarding.
Level 1
You have already completed the Skills To Foster course, and now as a newly approved foster carer, you’ll receive the Level 1 fostering fee. It is absolutely fine to remain a Level 1 carer but many of our carers decide to progress through the skill levels. Some of the first topics you will cover include:
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Induction
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First Aid
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Safer Care
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Equality and Diversity
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Record Keeping
Level 2
After you have completed your Level 1 training and have one year’s experience as a foster carer, you can start to work towards qualifying as a Level 2 carer. Level 2 training modules are all practical knowledge, which will help you day to day in your foster care journey and get the most out of your role.
Accessible resources, always at
your fingertips
You will also have access to a wide range of other resources to further your training and skill-building.
Fostering Rotherham is also a member of The Fostering Network, who have an exceptional library of training resources for foster carers, ranging from books to blogs and podcasts, alongside nationwide events, training sessions and conferences.
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