Ben and Jasmine - Supporting Carers and Children
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In this episode of Voices of Fostering, Helen hosts a discussion with Ben and Jasmine, supervising social workers from National Fostering Group.
They delve into the unique role of supervising social workers and how they support foster carers, emphasising the importance of long-term relationships and stability.
Ben and Jasmine also share insights into foster care recruitment, outreach efforts, myths about fostering, and the assessment process.
Tune in to learn about the critical role of supervising social workers and their impact on fostering communities.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Voices of Fostering (00:00:00)
2. Meet the Supervising Social Workers (00:00:11)
3. Roles and Responsibilities of Supervising Social Workers (00:00:21)
4. Building Strong Relationships with Foster Carers (00:01:19)
5. Recruiting New Foster Carers (00:02:41)
6. Success Stories from Glastonbury (00:04:09)
7. Challenging Preconceptions About Fostering (00:06:22)
8. The Assessment Process Explained (00:10:15)
9. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:13:18)
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