work and foster
supportive employers in Wales
Nearly 40% of foster carers combine fostering with other work.
Having the support of an employer may make the vital difference in the decision of an employee to become a foster carer.
Make a difference in your community, by being an employer who supports fostering.
businesses and organisations in Wales who support their employees to work and foster:
- Admiral
- Bridgend County Borough Council
- Cardiff Council
- Cowshed
- Flintshire County Council
- Home Office
- John Lewis Partnership
- KLA, SPTS division
- Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
- Nationwide Building Society
- Neath Port Talbot Council
- Powys County Council
- Pembrokeshire College
- Pembrokeshire County Council
- Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
- Santander
- Swansea Council
- The Fostering Network
- Welsh Government
- Wrexham County Borough Council
flexible hours and additional leave
You can support children and foster families in your community, by being a supportive employer who is aware of the challenges of the fostering role, such as responding to emergencies, children arriving at short notice, attending meetings and training.
fostering friendly employer
A template HR policy is available from the Fostering Network, which applies to all foster carers and those applying to foster offering 5 days additional paid leave.
thanks to…
Flintshire County Council
Admiral
Welsh Government
Bridgend County Borough Council
Cardiff Council
Nationwide Building Society
Neath Port Talbot Council
Pembrokeshire County Council
Pembrokeshire College
Powys County Council
Swansea Council
The Fostering Network
Wrexham County Borough Council
Santander
Cowshed
KLA, SPTS division
John Lewis Partnership
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
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how else can you help? ask us more, download our leaflet for employers.
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