About Us
At National Fostering Group our story is one of passion, growth and commitment to making a difference. From the beginning, we’ve focused on providing the highest quality of foster care across the UK and today, we’re proud to be the largest independent fostering provider in the UK. Our journey has been driven by our vision to improve the lives of even more children, every single day.
Our Vision, Mission & Values
At National Fostering Group, we believe that a great workplace is built on shared purpose and a commitment to excellence. Our Mission, Vision, Promise and Values guide everything we do—from the way we work together to the impact we create for our children and young people. Learn more about them below.
Where It All Started
Our History
Our journey in fostering goes back over 20 years, where we started as a small network of local agencies with a shared vision. From the outset we’ve been committed to supporting both foster carers and children to create stable, nurturing homes where young people can flourish.
As the demand for foster care grew, so did we. Through strategic partnerships, merging with other leading fostering agencies and investing in the development of our services, we expanded across the UK. This growth wasn’t just about numbers—it was about ensuring that wherever there was a need, we could respond with expertise, compassion and the best possible support.
Take a look at our roadmap below to see our journey over the last 20 years.
As the demand for foster care grew, so did we. Through strategic partnerships, merging with other leading fostering agencies and investing in the development of our services, we expanded across the UK. This growth wasn’t just about numbers—it was about ensuring that wherever there was a need, we could respond with expertise, compassion and the best possible support.
Take a look at our roadmap below to see our journey over the last 20 years.
Where We Are
Our growth has allowed us to become the largest independent fostering provider in the UK, but our focus very much remains on personal and local touch. By working with regional agencies and experienced fostering teams, we offer foster carers the best of both worlds: the support of a national network and the close-knit, community feel of a local service.
Explore the map below to locate our offices and find the one closest to you. You’ll also find a button leading to a page where you can learn more about our individual agencies and use a postcode search for precise results.
Explore the map below to locate our offices and find the one closest to you. You’ll also find a button leading to a page where you can learn more about our individual agencies and use a postcode search for precise results.
View our agencies on our fostering website
Award Winning Employer
At National Fostering Group, our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace is reflected in the prestigious awards we’ve earned. We are dedicated to creating a positive and empowering workplace for our employees that will allow them to thrive.
We are dedicated to our colleagues' well-being, providing support through various initiatives that address the challenges of everyday life. Our commitment to these values showcases why we are recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ where everyone can make a meaningful impact.
The awards we have received reflect our supportive and dynamic work culture, showing that National Fostering Group is not just a place to work but a place where you can grow and be valued.
Below, you can learn more about the awards we currently hold.
We are dedicated to our colleagues' well-being, providing support through various initiatives that address the challenges of everyday life. Our commitment to these values showcases why we are recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ where everyone can make a meaningful impact.
The awards we have received reflect our supportive and dynamic work culture, showing that National Fostering Group is not just a place to work but a place where you can grow and be valued.
Below, you can learn more about the awards we currently hold.
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GPTW Award 2024-2025 -
Best Workplace For Women -
GPTW Best Workplace for Development -
GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing -
Living Wage Award -
Menopause Friendly Committed -
Disability Confident Committed
Work for us
Latest jobs
See our latest vacancies and join the team!
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Supervising Social Worker
Alpha Plus Fostering- Regionally based across the North West
- Permanent
Salary: £39,000 - £42,000 dependent on experience (this includes a car allowance)Hours: Full TimeClosing date: Tuesday, 16th December 2025 -
Fostering Support Worker
Reach Out Care- Regionally based across the North East
- Permanent
Salary: £28,063 per annum (this includes a car allowance and is pro rata)Hours: Part Time / 18.5 hours per weekClosing date: Friday, 19th December 2025 -
Team Manager
NFA London North- Regionally based across North West London
- Permanent
Salary: £56,100 - £58,300 dependent on experience (plus £3,000 car allowance)Hours: Full TimeClosing date: Sunday, 7th December 2025 -
Fostering Advisor
Jay Fostering- Whetstone
- Permanent
Salary: £26,821 per annumHours: Full TimeClosing date: Friday, 5th December 2025 -
Supervising Social Worker
NFA London South- Regionally based across South London
- Permanent
Salary: £41,500 - £44,500 dependent on experience (plus a £3,000 car allowance)Hours: Full TimeClosing date: Sunday, 7th December 2025 -
Supervising Social Worker
Children First Fostering- Basildon
- Permanent
Salary: £39,000 - £42,000 dependent on experience (this includes a car allowance)Hours: Full TimeClosing date: Friday, 5th December 2025 -
Fostering Support Worker
NFA Midlands- Regionally based across West Midlands
- Permanent
Salary: £28,063 per annum (includes a £3,000 car allowance)Hours: Full TimeClosing date: Friday, 5th December 2025 -
Team Manager
Jay Fostering- Whetstone
- Permanent
Salary: £46,000 - £49,000 dependent on experience (this includes a car allowance)Hours: Full TimeClosing date: Friday, 5th December 2025 -
Supervising Social Worker
Ryan Care Fostering- Wanstead London
- Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 per annum (includes a £3,000 car allowance)Hours: Full TimeClosing date: Thursday, 4th December 2025 -
Therapeutic Support Worker
Alpha Plus Fostering- Regionally based across Greater Manchester
- Permanent
Salary: £28,500 - £33,000 dependent on experienceHours: Full TimeClosing date: Friday, 5th December 2025
