Solutions for UK fostering agencies

Every feature solves a real fostering problem

No fluff. No features you'll never use. Just powerful automation that directly tackles the challenges fostering agencies face every single day.

Problem
Enquiries sit unanswered for days
Instant SMS + email responses within 60 seconds
Problem
DBS renewals fall through the cracks
Automatic 30-day, 7-day, and expiry reminders
Problem
Carers feel neglected and leave
Scheduled check-ins every 90 days automatically
Recruitment Pipeline
12 Active
5
New
3
Screening
2
Assessment
2
Approved
Unified Inbox
3 Unread
JS
Jane S. • WhatsApp
Hi, I have a question about...
TR
Tom R. • SMS
Thanks for the update!
Compliance Reminders
2 Due Soon
Jane S. — DBS expires 14 days
Mike T. — All documents current
6
Core Features
15 hrs
Saved per week
60s
Response time
100%
Compliance tracked
Recruit faster

Turn every enquiry into an applicant — automatically

The problem: Most fostering agencies lose potential carers in the first 48 hours because follow-ups are slow or inconsistent.

The solution: AgencySoftware.io captures enquiries from your website, Facebook, TikTok, or referral campaigns and automatically assigns them to the right staff member. Personalised messages go out instantly — by SMS, WhatsApp, and email — while your pipeline updates in real time.

  • Instant lead capture & distribution
  • Multi-channel autoresponders (email/SMS/WhatsApp)
  • Automated reminders for uncontacted leads
  • Custom "Enquiry → Screening → Assessment → Approval" pipeline
Recruitment Pipeline
12 Active
New Enquiry
Jane S.
Maidstone
Mike T.
Leeds
Screening
Sarah K.
Brighton
Assessment
Tom R.
Bristol
Approval
Lucy M.
Oxford
New: Jane S. assigned to John
New enquiry: Jane S., Maidstone

Hi John,

Jane Smith from Maidstone has enquired about fostering. Ready to contact?

Clicking a button updates the system automatically

New Enquiry
Jane S., Maidstone
Tap to view →
No more chasing spreadsheets

Your team acts from their inbox or phone

The problem: Recruitment teams waste hours logging in and out of systems just to mark "Contacted" or "Visit Complete."

The solution: Our one-tap emails, SMS prompts, and mobile app notifications let your staff update cases instantly. Click Contacted, Docs received, or Approve — and the system takes care of the rest.

  • Role-based notifications (Manager, Lead, Assessor, Admin)
  • One-tap trigger links in messages
  • SMS "Yes/No" responses that update the pipeline
  • Automatic next-step scheduling and task assignment
  • Push notifications via the mobile app
Stay connected

All your messages in one place — no missed conversations

The problem: Carers text, email, ring your office, or message on Facebook — and staff miss crucial conversations buried across platforms.

The solution: AgencySoftware.io brings every message — SMS, email, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram DMs — into one inbox. Every conversation is linked to the right person, so your team never loses track.

  • Unified inbox for SMS, email, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram
  • Full message history attached to each contact
  • Reply from any channel without switching apps
  • Template library for quick responses
  • Automated follow-ups if messages go unanswered
Unified Inbox
5 Unread
JS
Jane Smith10:45 AM
Hi, I have a question about...
WhatsAppMaidstone
TR
Tom RogersYesterday
Thanks for the update!
SMSLeeds
SK
Sarah KingTuesday
Could we arrange a home visit?
EmailBrighton
Compliance Dashboard
Jane Smith — Approval Progress75%
DBS Check
Completed
References
Completed
Home Visit
In Progress
Panel Review
Not Started
Ofsted-ready

Never miss a deadline or lose a document

The problem: Agencies panic when Ofsted calls because documents are spread across emails, shared drives, and filing cabinets. Tracking compliance manually creates gaps and risks.

The solution: Every carer and applicant has a digital file with automated checklists (DBS, references, medicals, training certificates). You can see at a glance who's missing what, and reminders are sent automatically.

  • Custom compliance checklists (DBS, references, medicals, training)
  • Automated expiry alerts and renewal reminders
  • Secure document upload and storage
  • Instant Ofsted-ready reports
  • Audit trail showing who did what and when
Work from anywhere

Your team's entire workflow — in their pocket

The problem: Social workers, assessors, and managers are constantly out of the office — but they can't update records or respond to enquiries until they get back.

The solution: The LeadConnector mobile app (included on all plans) gives your team full access to pipelines, messages, contacts, and compliance tasks from their phone. They can update cases, reply to carers, and mark tasks complete — all on the go.

  • View and update recruitment pipelines
  • Send and receive messages (SMS, email, WhatsApp)
  • Push notifications for urgent tasks
  • Access contact details and compliance checklists
  • One-tap actions from mobile notifications
9:41

Pipeline

12 Active Applicants

Jane SmithNew
Maidstone • Enquired today
Tom RogersScreening
Leeds • Home visit pending
Performance Dashboard
23
New Enquiries
↑ 18% this month
12
In Screening
↑ 5 from last week
4
Awaiting Approval
On track
87%
Response Rate
↑ 12% vs target
Enquiries by Source
Website
65%
Facebook
25%
Referral
10%
Decisions based on data

See exactly what's working — and what isn't

The problem: Most agencies guess which recruitment channels are working. Spreadsheets and manual tracking can't show you where bottlenecks are or which team members need support.

The solution: Real-time dashboards show enquiry sources, conversion rates, response times, and team performance — so you can double down on what's bringing in carers and fix what's not.

  • Recruitment funnel analytics (enquiry → approval)
  • Source tracking (website, Facebook, TikTok, referrals)
  • Team performance reports (response times, conversions)
  • Compliance progress tracking
  • Exportable reports for board meetings or Ofsted

Everything your team needs. Nothing you don't.

AgencySoftware.io brings recruitment, compliance, messaging, and team workflows into one simple platform — so you can focus on supporting carers, not wrestling with systems.

Questions? We're here to help.

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