Proposal for Royal Greenwich Council becoming a Fostering Friendly Employer and offering an Incentive to Council Staff for foster carer recruitment

July 24, 2024 General Purposes Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website

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Summary

... to support foster carer recruitment and retention, the committee approved the implementation of a Fostering Friendly Employer Policy, supported efforts to expand the policy among partner agencies, approved application for accreditation with The Fostering Network, and agreed to a £250 staff incentive for successful referrals of approved Greenwich Foster Carers who take a Greenwich Child placement.

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Purpose

To support the implementation
of a Fostering Friendly Employer Policy for Royal Greenwich and the
application for accreditation of Royal Greenwich as a Fostering
Friendly Employer with The Fostering Network

Content

Supported
the implementation of a Fostering Friendly Employer
Policy for Royal Greenwich.
 
Supported
the Local Authority’s effort to expand the
foster friendly employer policy amongst partner agencies including
public bodies, businesses, and community voluntary
sector.
 
Supported
the application for accreditation of Royal Greenwich
as a Fostering Friendly Employer with The Fostering
Network.
 
Agreed
a staff incentive whereby any RBG staff member will
receive £250 who successfully refers a person who is then
approved by the Fostering Panel as a Greenwich Foster Carer and
takes the placement of a Greenwich Child.

Supporting Documents

Appendix 2 - The Fostering Network - Fostering friendly leaflet.pdf
Proposal for Royal Greenwich Council becoming a Fostering Friendly Employer and offering an Incentiv.pdf
Appendix 1 - Fostering Friendly Employer Policy RBG 2023.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date24 Jul 2024