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ohoneybeeo · 01/02/2015 17:43

I'm going through the process of becoming a foster carer.
The social worker has been to see my 3 references (1 family member and 2 who I've known for more than 5 years).
They mentioned that they will need a reference off my boss. Does anyone know if they will go and visit him or if it will just be a written reference?
Thanks

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wonderpants · 01/02/2015 19:04

Mine was a written reference, in the form of quite a few detailed questions!

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ohoneybeeo · 01/02/2015 19:37

Thank you wonderpants!

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Twopots · 02/02/2015 14:22

Mine was a phone call x

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CateringCalamities · 03/02/2015 10:46

Ours was a written reference with about eight questions on it. Asking things about length of time I had worked there, my reliability etc.
My boss even let me read it afterwards

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JacobMalloy02 · 03/02/2015 12:35

Hi,

We would not normally go and visit work referees. We may verify with a phone call to ensure that it is genuine (as per NMS) and ask if they had anything else to add.