Foster Carer Recruiter - Beth

22/01/2026

12/12/2025

Today I’m at Royal Glamorgan Hospital with our fostering recruitment table, set up by the staff entrance to the canteen 💙

So many foster carers come from healthcare backgrounds, and it’s easy to see why.
If you work in the NHS or healthcare, you already use the skills that make incredible foster carers every single day — patience, empathy, resilience, and staying calm when things feel tough.

You don’t need to be perfect.
You don’t need to have all the answers.
You just need the capacity to care.

If fostering is something you’ve ever quietly wondered about, come and have a chat. No pressure, no commitment — just honest information.

📍Royal Glamorgan Hospital
💬 Pop over and say hello


Compass Fostering

07/10/2025

When foster care life meets Halloween creativity… 👻

I dragged the Christmas tree out a bit early — stuck some LED lights on, threw over a white bedsheet, added a witch’s hat, and used a bit of hot glue to make a ghost tree! 🎄➡️👻

Because when you foster, you learn to make every season special, even if that means one tree doing double duty for Halloween and Christmas! 😅

💡 Safety tip: Always use LED lights (they stay cool and save energy) and never leave them on when you’re out of the room.

Making memories, staying safe, and finding the fun in the chaos — that’s foster care life 💛

16/09/2025

📅 Friday 10th October
⏰ 11:00am
📍 Paddy’s Goose Inn, Trealaw Road, Tonypandy, CF40 2NX

Come and join me for coffee, cake & pastries ☕🍰🥐

This is a relaxed, no-pressure get together where you can:
💬 Ask me anything about fostering
🤔 Find out if it could be right for you
🤝 Hear real experiences from a foster carer

I’ll be at Paddy’s Goose Inn with tea, coffee, cakes and a friendly smile – so if you’ve ever thought about fostering, or are just curious, pop in for a chat.

Everyone’s welcome 💛

👉 Message me if you’d like more details, or just turn up on the day!

11/09/2025

I’m here in Aberdare today with my Compass Fostering banner and some leaflets, ready to chat with anyone who’s ever wondered what fostering is all about.

I’m a foster carer as well as a recruitment ambassador, so I can share my own real-life experiences and answer any questions you might have – completely informal, no pressure, just a friendly conversation.

Whether fostering is something you’ve thought about for a while, or you’re simply curious about what’s involved, I’d love to meet you. Even picking up a leaflet could be the start of a life-changing journey for a child who needs a safe and supportive home. ✨

📖 Come and see me outside Aberdare Library today – I’ll be here with my banner, ready for a chat!

17/07/2025

Today it's just me, my banner, and a handful of leaflets — stood in Pontypridd town centre, hoping someone might stop for a chat.

Because that’s how fostering starts.
Not with forms. Not with training.
But with a conversation.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to foster — message me. No pressure, just honest chat. You might be the person a child is waiting for. 💛