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Wirral becomes first council on Merseyside to become a Fostering Friendly Employer (24 July 2017)
Date: 24/07/2017
Wirral Council has announced that it has become the first council on Merseyside to be awarded Fostering Friendly Employer status by the national Fostering Network charity.
The award follows the launch of a new council policy designed to support staff who are existing or prospective foster carers – furthering the council’s commitment to fostering, the new policy offers employees who foster additional support to make it easier for them to support the children they care for.
This includes paid leave for training purposes – and for those who are going through the fostering application process – as well as a flexible approach towards working arrangements and time off to attend key fostering events or meetings.
Chief Executive of The Fostering Network, Kevin Williams, said:
“We know that a supportive employer can make all the difference when combining fostering and other work – and we are pleased to see yet another organisation deemed Fostering Friendly.
“By adopting this new HR policy, Wirral Council is supporting foster carers in their vital work transforming looked after children’s lives.
“Hopefully this will encourage more staff members to consider becoming foster carers, safe in the knowledge that their employer will provide the practical support they need to fulfil their duties.”
Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Councillor Bernie Mooney, added:
“This additional support for foster carers provides recognition for the work they do – as well as offering reassurance and understanding from their employer.
“When our foster carers flourish, our children do, too.”
There are currently 787 children and young people looked after by Wirral Council – with the launch of its new fostering policy, the council hopes to encourage people to become foster carers, so that more children can be matched with the best possible support.
It is also hoped that the council’s new Fostering Friendly status will lead the way – and encourage partners and other local organisations to support employees who may already foster or who are considering fostering.
Wirral Council already has provisions in place to support adoption – mirroring its maternity arrangements in terms of pay and leave and exceeding its statutory requirements.
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