Foster Carers Induction
Your social worker will visit you every 1-2 weeks to complete this induction programme with you. This programme is for post approval/ post panel in the case of Reg 24. Depending on the length of sessions and discussions held, this should take between 3 and 5 sessions to complete.
Module 1: Understanding the practical aspects of being a foster carer
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| 1.1 |
Finances |
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| 1.2 |
Lockbox, Forms and E-Security |
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| 1.3 |
Foster carers Recordings |
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| 1.4 |
What to do in an Emergency |
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| 1.5 |
New carers WhatsApp group |
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| 1.6 |
Role of the Supervising Social worker (including Supervision Agreement) |
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| 1.7 |
When a child is placed |
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| 1.8 |
Fostering Handbook |
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Module 2: Matching a child and working with Children’s Social workers
| Reference | Title | Date Completed |
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| 2.1 |
Guide around matching and working with Placements- (Task Centred carers only) |
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| 2.2 |
Request for Placement Exercise (Task Centred carers only) |
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| 2.3 |
Understanding the role of the children\rquote s social worker |
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| 2.4 |
Supporting family time arrangements |
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Module 3: New Carer Development
| Reference | Title | Date Completed |
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| 3.1 |
TSD Standards |
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| 3.2 |
Developing your Support Network |
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| 3.3 |
Training and Development |
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A printable version of this checklist can be found here