10 Reasons to become a Pathway Care Foster carer
There are many different reasons why people from all different backgrounds decide to become foster carers with Pathway Care. Our Carers have given us the following 10 reasons why they believe Pathway Care is the agency of choice for anyone looking to foster.
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Everyone works as part of a team at Pathway Care to provide a local child or young person with a better chance in life. Regular support groups bring carers together to discuss and share issues pertinent to them. There is a sense of belonging to a big family.
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Pathway Care offer different career opportunities within fostering, unlike some other agencies, Pathway Care gives carers the opportunity to enter specialisms within fostering. Because they have a range of services it enables you to specialise and progress in an area of fostering that interests you, whether that be disabilities, parenting assessment or transitional care. They provide specialist training to enable carers to progress within the child care field.
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Pathway Care offer a 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 is thorough and completed within about four months. They understand that nobody likes to be kept waiting around especially when considering a career like fostering.
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Because of Pathway Care’s relationships and reputation with Local Authorities for quality care at a competitive price they are more likely to receive referrals than many other agencies. This means avoiding a situation where carers have no placements.
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Competitive payment rates for the child or children in your care.
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The fact that Pathway Care are local, makes it reassuring if you ever need support. You also know you're helping local children.
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Brilliant training that allows you to improve your skills and gain recognised qualifications whilst working. It also gives you the chance to catch up with other carers.
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The time and consideration Pathway Care take when it comes to matching a child to your skills and abilities means that there is less likelihood of a placement breakdown.
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Pathway Care listen to carers and recognise the key role they play in making the organisation what it is.
