

A net gain of 36 foster carers in year one of the project and around 45 in year two is testament to the value of the theory for the service, critically supported by senior members of staff throughout the organisation. Wider processes have been updated to feature foster carers, addressing the pioneer need for a face-to-face conversation. Promotional material has been reviewed and updated to ensure terms designed to appeal to pioneers are included. It sought to make the most of the first opportunity: to recruit more pioneer foster carers. Hertfordshire council is one of the local authorities piloting a values-based approach.

Pioneers have a strong sense of right and wrong, are concerned about the environment and the society in which they live, and have a strong desire to make a difference – traits one would expect of a foster carer. The research shows that 73% of foster carers share the same "pioneer" values set, compared with a UK national average of around 30%. Values Mode theory has been used across a number of industries, and most recently has been applied to foster care recruitment. Our beliefs and attitudes influence many of our daily actions, from our politics to who we bank with, so it makes sense to consider them when looking at those who become foster carers. One aid being used by services is Values Mode, a tool which profiles a person's personality and values.

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