Who You Are We are looking for independent and experienced social workers with a strong background in fostering services to join our pool of assessors. You should be registered with Social Care Wales and reside within a 40-mile radius of Cardiff. A minimum of three years of experience in social work, particularly with fostering experience and completion of Form F assessments, is required. What the Job Involves As an Independent Social Worker (Form F Assessor), you will be responsible for carrying out thorough assessments of prospective foster carers. Your tasks include conducting initial assessment visits, completing the comprehensive BAAF Form F Assessment, and presenting your evaluations to the Cardiff Children's Services Panel. You will collaborate closely with Cardiff Children's Services staff, conduct interviews with applicants and their families, and ensure compliance with fostering regulations and standards. Skills Excellent communication and administrative skills Extensive experience in evidence-based assessments Strong knowledge of child care legislation and protection Ability to work independently with professional standards Proficiency in evaluating parenting capacities and fostering suitability Thorough understanding of fostering services regulations and standards