Freelance Assessor - South West England

National Fostering Group; West Boldon; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering organization is seeking Freelance Form F Assessors to conduct assessments for Foster Carers. Ideal candidates will be qualified social workers with experience in Form F Assessments and a commitment to providing excellent care for children and young people. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the welfare of vulnerable children across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting Form F Assessments.
• Proven ability to support potential Foster Carers throughout their application process.
• Experience working to high standards and within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Form F Assessments for Foster Carers.
• Provide excellent placements for children and young people.
• Support applicants through the assessment process.

Skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work independently

High standards

Education

Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent)

Current registration with relevant Social Work regulatory council

Job description

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 expand our team 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’, it is perhaps not surprising that 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. This service also guarantees our assessors receive high-quality supervision, support, induction, and access to training.

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 specified timeframes
• Experience supporting potential Foster Carers throughout their application process

Recruitment Areas

We are currently recruiting Freelance Assessors in the following areas:

• Cornwall
• Devon

We 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 undertake appropriate checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.