Selection Criteria

The following is a guide for those wishing to be carers with this agency.   The guide comprises selection criteria at the two main stages of the process.


FIRST STAGE

Criteria to be met before an introduction visit is arranged.

• Applicants have enough space to look after a child, preferably with own room or with clear plan to make more space;
• Applicants have no children under two years of age;

SECOND STAGE

Criteria to be met during the assessment process and before approval can be given.

• All checks as required to be clear of anything that may undermine the ability to care for a child safely and well;
• Must be medically fit or assessed as falling within reasonable parameters by medical adviser;
• All sections of Form F1 to be covered and acceptable;
• Motivated to do the job for itself and relate well to children;
• Must attend preparation / foundation training;
• Understand the responsibilities of the task;
• Be assessed as able to work together as part of a professional team;
• Be committed to further development and training;
• Able, as a family, to look after a child in placement, i.e. with space, emotional capacity and motivation to accept a needy child.

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