What makes a good carer

Some of the attributes that stand carers in good stead are

• Understanding and sensitivity for children's emotional needs
• A real interest in caring for a child's day-to-day needs
• Patience, kindness and self awareness
• A firm but fair approach
• A willingness to look at things from another perspective
• An ability to take on information
• Exposure to family situations
• Faith or strong relationships to draw upon
• Personal resilience and maturity
• Experience of working with children, parenting
• A good sense of humour

If you think that's you then we'd love to hear from you!