10 Reasons to become a Pathway Care Foster carer

There are many different reasons why people from all different backgrounds decide to become a foster care with Pathway Care, these are the top ten reasons that our carers have given us into why they decided to Join us and why they believe we are the agency of choice for anyone looking to foster.

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We all work as part of a team to provide a local child or young person with a better chance in life. The ultimate goal of everyone at Pathway Care is to offer a service that leads to a better life for a child .

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 Full package of support, 24 hours a day from qualified staff  to deal with any problems or unexpected situations. All agencies will claim 24/7 support not all deliver it.

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A straight forward assessment process that we aim to complete within four months. We understand that nobody likes to be kept waiting around especially when considering a career like fostering, that’s why we’ve set ourselves the target of undertaking thorough assessments within the shortest time possible.

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 Because of our relationships and reputation with Local Authorities for quality care at a competitive price we are more likely to receive referrals  than many other agencies. This means that we are more likely to avoid a situation where carers have no placements.

5. Competitive payment rates

6. Opportunity to develop your skills and gain recognised qualifications.

7. We offer Different career opportunities within fostering, unlike some others Pathway Care gives carers the opportunity to enter specialism like disability care or Safe Steps. We provide specialist training to enable carers to progress within the child care field.

8.  Recognised Qualifications

9. Social aspect

10. Listening to carers and recognising the key role they play as part of the children’s workforce.