Fostering Connections

16/01/2026

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🎉 Celebrating 1 Year of Monique at Lorimer Fostering! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating one year of Monique being part of the Lorimer Fostering team 💙

As a Supervising Social Worker, Monique brings dedication, compassion, and professionalism to everything she does. Her support for our foster carers and her commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people truly makes a difference every day.

Thank you, Monique, for your hard work, care, and the positive impact you’ve had over the past year - we’re so grateful to have you as part of the team and look forward to many more milestones ahead! 🌟

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22/10/2025

📣 Are you considering becoming a foster carer or just looking to learn more about how to help a child settle into a new home environment? 🏠

Check out this latest blog featuring guidance from Lorimer Fostering: “Helping Foster Children Settle: A Gentle Guide for New Foster Carers”.

✨ It covers essential steps like:
• Starting with warmth rather than aiming for perfection.
• Creating a safe, personal space for the child.
• Establishing predictable routines.
• Understanding behaviour as communication.
• Building connection through simple shared moments.
• Working with support professionals.
• And importantly - looking after your own wellbeing too.

Every one of us has the power to make a real difference in a foster child’s life. If you’re inspired to find out how you or someone you know can help, this is a great resource.

👉 Read more here: https://www.lorimerfostering.com/news-and-events/helping-foster-children-settle/

Feel free to share, tag someone who might be interested, or drop a comment if you’d like to discuss further! 💬

07/10/2025

Lorimer Fostering are a fostering agency in Manchester. Visit our home page or call us on 0161 972 7760 to find out more.

25/09/2025

Could you join the Lorimer Fostering team as a Fostering Reviewing Officer?

Find out more about the role and how to apply below 👇

🚀 We’re Hiring: Fostering Reviewing Officer 🚀
Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Do you want to be part of a team that values care, compassion, and excellence? 💙

Lorimer Fostering is looking for a Fostering Reviewing Officer to join us. This role is key in ensuring foster carers receive the support, oversight, and development they need to provide safe, loving homes.

👉 What you’ll do:
- Carry out reviews of foster carers
- Provide guidance, feedback, and recommendations to support carer development
- Work closely with the fostering team and other stakeholders to maintain high standards of care

👉 What we’re looking for:
- Significant experience in fostering at a management level
- Excellent communication, assessment, and decision-making skills
- Dedication to upholding safeguarding and best practices

Join us in creating positive outcomes for children and supporting foster families every step of the way.

🔗 Find out more & apply now: https://www.lorimerfostering.com/news-and-events/job/fostering-reviewing-officer/

18/09/2025

✨ Big News ✨

We’re thrilled to announce that our Registered Manager Designate, Leanne, is now officially our Registered Manager! 🎉

This is a huge milestone for our agency. Having a Registered Manager in place means we’re continuing to grow stronger, more accountable, and even more committed to providing the very best care and support for the people who rely on us.

Leanne’s leadership, dedication, and passion for quality care have already made such a positive impact. Now, as our Registered Manager, she’ll be guiding the team with even greater influence - ensuring we uphold the highest standards, keep building on our successes, and always put people first. 💙

Please join us in celebrating Leanne on this well-deserved achievement 👏

18/09/2025

Well done Leanne! :)

✨ Big News ✨

We’re thrilled to announce that our Registered Manager Designate, Leanne, is now officially our Registered Manager! 🎉

This is a huge milestone for our agency. Having a Registered Manager in place means we’re continuing to grow stronger, more accountable, and even more committed to providing the very best care and support for the people who rely on us.

Leanne’s leadership, dedication, and passion for quality care have already made such a positive impact. Now, as our Registered Manager, she’ll be guiding the team with even greater influence - ensuring we uphold the highest standards, keep building on our successes, and always put people first. 💙

Please join us in celebrating Leanne on this well-deserved achievement 👏

11/09/2025

💙 Every child deserves a safe, loving home - and that’s exactly what the Find a Family campaign by Lorimer Fostering is all about.

We’re proud to support their mission of finding foster families for children who need them most. 🙌

Learn more and see how you can make a difference by checking out their post below 👇

💜 Help Us Find Loving Foster Families 💜

Could you help change a child’s life by helping us find more amazing foster carers for our Lorimer Fostering community?

We’re inviting our current foster carers, friends, and anyone who cares about children and young people to get involved. By spreading the word, you can help us welcome more wonderful families into our fostering family. 🤩

📖 Find out how you can make a difference:
🔗 www.lorimerfostering.com/news-and-events/fostering-community

📞 Speak to Rachael directly on 07938 575 738 - she’ll be happy to chat and answer any questions.

✨ Like, share, or tag someone who might be interested - your post could be the reason a child finds the home they deserve.

11/09/2025

Take a look at these wonderful book recommendations for children and young people, put together by the wonderful BookTrust 😄

We want to make it really easy to find brilliant books to share with children!

So every month we pick out our favourite new reads - and here is September's selection 👇

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/best-new-books/

13/06/2025

07/05/2025

Join the Lorimer Fostering team as a Supervising Social Worker based across the North West!

Find more information below ⬇️

🚨 We’re hiring: Supervising Social Worker

Lorimer Fostering are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Work England registered professional to join our team, supporting foster carers across the North West.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by providing tailored supervision, promoting best practice, and contributing to positive outcomes for children in care.

✅ Based in the North West
✅ Driving licence essential
✅ Child-centred, relationship-focused approach

🔗 Learn more & apply:
https://www.lorimerfostering.com/news-and-events/job/supervising-social-worker/