Fostering in Trafford

Are you interested in fostering in Trafford? Join our team today and you could make a life-changing difference to a child.

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Become a foster carer in Trafford

Trafford needs foster carers. With the North West accounting for 25% of England's care homes, there are hundreds of young people who are in care and in need of a loving and supportive environment. 

By signing up with our foster agency in Trafford, you’ll be able to provide these children with an opportunity to change their lives forever. To help you do that, we’ll give you unparalleled support along every step of your journey. Guiding you through the application process, giving you specialist training via our team of experts and providing you with a competitive allowance tailored to your and their needs.

So if you’re thinking about fostering in Trafford, then get in touch below and start your fostering journey today.

Why Foster in Trafford With Olive Branch?

Fostering isn’t easy. But it’s easier with the right support network around you. As part of fostering with us, you will be fully supported at every step of your journey.

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24/7 365 days a year access to an on-call social worker.

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Guaranteed face-to-face time with your social worker every month.

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Direct access to the senior management team, who are always happy to hear from foster carers.

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Be part of a community of hundreds of carers with quarterly forums and catchups.

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Get a child social care advocate who works directly with foster children and your family.

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Know you’ll have a whole team of specialists who’ll have your back the entire time.

The Olive Branch team support us all along the way. We don’t feel alone, which is why we feel it’s so important to be with an agency. Our Supervising Social Worker is great, but anytime you need to speak to someone about anything, even if you just need a moan, someone at Olive Branch is always there to pick up the phone. – James, an Olive Branch Foster Carer
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Why foster?

Fostering is one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever do. What other career allows you to look back and say that you truly made a difference? But that isn’t the only reason to become a foster carer. You'll develop unique skills and experiences found nowhere else, it will enrich your life as no other career can, and you'll receive plenty of training and support to help your professional development as well.

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Can I foster?

To become a foster carer in Trafford, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Over 21 years old (there’s no maximum age limit).

  • Be in good physical and mental health.

  • Have a spare bedroom.

It is also really important that you have the right character. Our carers are kind, patient, friendly, dedicated, and mature enough to handle the demands of the role.

How much does fostering pay?

Allowances and benefits

We understand that fostering can be a demanding full-time commitment. That’s why we make sure that we look after our carers. Our allowance and benefits include:

  • A generous fostering allowance designed to support the carer and create a healthy environment for the young person.

  • Petrol allowances and cost of living support.

  • Family outings and social events.

  • Thousands of high-street discounts with access to our rewards platform.

  • Training, support and skills development so you never stop learning.

  • 24/7 access to your social worker 365 days a year.

Start your fostering journey today…

Starting your fostering journey doesn’t have to be hard. Just fill out the form below, and one of our team members will get in touch with you.

We need this so we can pass your enquiry on to your local team.

Still have questions about fostering?

Choose a date and time on the calendar below, and our fostering advisor will give you a call to discuss any questions you might have.