What is the relationship between foster carer and social worker?

From the very start of your fostering journey, you'll work closely with social workers and form vital relationships with them. When you make an enquiry or application, you'll receive support from North East Hub Social Workers. During the application stage and once approved, you'll work with social workers in slightly different ways.

The foster care applicant and assessing social worker relationship

As an applicant, you will work with an assessing social worker allocated by your local authority who will complete the Form F assessment with you. Together, you'll gather and record the information needed to present to the fostering panel. Your assessing social worker will support you through this journey.

The approved foster carer and supervising/fostering social worker relationship

Supervising social workers, also known as fostering social workers by some local authorities, will support you as a fully approved foster carer and foster family. They will visit you regularly and support you to provide individualised care for children or young people. Social workers also work with you to review any training or development needs or goals you may have.