Full Job Description
Role: Freelance Form F Assessor - Foster Care
Location: Home Based
Salary: Market Rate
Here at the National Fostering Group, we regularly recruit qualified Social Workers to carry out Foster Carers' Form F assessments. Due to recent social and economic changes, we are experiencing an increase in demand and are looking to substantially increase our intake of Freelance Form F Assessors this winter.
The Group
We are part of the National Fostering Group – the UK’s largest independent fostering family. Our highly skilled and dedicated fostering community supports Local Authorities by providing short or long-term foster placements for thousands of vulnerable children and teenagers throughout the UK. With 100% of our 26 regional fostering agencies officially recognized by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’, more people choose to foster with our agencies than any other provider in the UK. We have a dedicated National Assessment Service to ensure our applicants have the best possible journey from application to approval, along with high-quality supervision, support, induction, and training for our assessors.
The Role
The ideal candidate will be experienced in conducting Form F Assessments, self-motivated, and committed to providing excellent placements for children and young people in our care.
Essential Criteria
* Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent)
* Current registration with the relevant Social Work regulatory council (e.g., Social Work England/Wales, NISCC, SSSC)
* Experience in carrying out Form F Assessments
* Proven ability to work independently, to high standards, and within deadlines
* Supporting potential Foster Carers throughout their application process
Recruitment Areas
We are currently recruiting Freelance Assessors in the following areas:
* Derby
* Stoke-on-Trent
* Coventry
* Nottingham
* Leicester
* Wolverhampton
* Telford
* Dudley
* Birmingham
* Worcester
We also welcome applications from experienced Freelance Form F Assessors across the UK. If your area is not listed, we would still be very interested in hearing from you.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are required to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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