Why Join Care Visions?

You're never alone. Our close-dedicated team is here for you 24/7, with direct access to professional advice and crisis support whenever you need it. You’ll have a Supervising Social Worker (SSW) alongside a senior manager on-call to escalate any concerns – typically, one supervising social worker supports around 12 foster families, allowing for personal attention and meaningful relationships. You will also be supported by one of our therapeutic family workers.

We offer:

• Regular one-to-one supervision to guide and support you in your role
• Peer support groups where you can connect, share, and learn from other carers (with a minimum of four per year)
• A consistent point of contact and a nurturing, responsive team behind you.

We’re passionate about helping you grow in confidence and capability. With a personalised development plan, you’ll have access to high-quality learning opportunities tailored to your journey

You can expect:

• A minimum of 20 hours of training each year
• Be part of a reflective learning community
• Specialist therapeutic resources and training in Theraplay, PACE, Crisis Management and more
• Ongoing support through supervision and annual reviews
• Direct access to our Senior Manager for Education Services

Our approach is trauma-informed and deeply child-centred. We equip carers with the tools and knowledge to help each child heal, grow, and thrive.

We are committed to:

• Keeping siblings together wherever possible
• Supporting children in maintaining important family relationships
• Upholding the principles of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), GIRFE, and The
• Promise, ensuring every child receives the care and support they deserve
• Therapeutic and educational support provided by staff within the  team to ensure every child receives what they need to flourish 

Care Visions is more than a fostering agency – it’s a close-knit community built on compassion, respect, and trust.

We offer:

• A values-driven organisation with a charitable  ethos where your voice matters
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and join forums and events
• A Young People’s Forum to champion children’s voices
• A wholly Scottish team working together with heart and purpose

We know fostering can bring practical challenges, so we provide the financial and logistical backing to help you focus on what matters most – the children in your care.

You’ll benefit from:

• Generous financial support
• Legal protection insurance in the event of an allegation (provided through membership with
• The Fostering Network
• Responsive, local decision-making that keeps red tape to a minimum
• Regular communication  to keep you informed and connected

We believe in lasting relationships. When a young person turns 18, you’ll have the option to continue offering care and support, fostering long-term security for you both.

We see you – and we value you. Foster carers are recognised as vital members of the care team, and your experience, dedication, and insight are deeply appreciated.

• We actively welcome carers from all walks of life and backgrounds
• Your unique contributions are celebrated and supported at every stage

We take great care in matching children and carers, ensuring a thoughtful fit that meets the needs of both.

Our approach includes:

• Thorough assessments using the CoramBAAF Form F framework
• In-depth risk assessments and planning
• A focus on long-term, sustainable placements
• Ensuring carers are fully involved in informing matching assessments

We hold ourselves to the highest standards, with robust mechanisms to ensure quality and compliance.

• Second Opinion reports offer an additional layer of quality assurance
• Our Professional Standards Committee meets quarterly to review and refine our practices
• Ongoing Quality Assurance is built into all our work
• Regular meetings with managers to share, communicate and inform each other