Form F Assessor

Nightingale Hammerson; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable fostering agency in the UK is looking for independent, self-employed Form F Assessors to conduct assessments for prospective Foster Parents. Responsibilities include preparing reports and presenting them to the Fostering Panel. The role offers competitive fees of £2000 per completed assessment and a £500 bonus for timely completion. Candidates must possess a Social Work degree and registration with Social Work England. This position allows for flexible working across various UK locations.

Benefits

Professional guidance and advice

Access to training and development opportunities

Professional supervision

Competitive professional fees

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting assessments for prospective parents.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare prospective Foster Parents.
• Prepare Form F reports for the Fostering Panel.
• Present assessments to the Fostering Panel.

Skills

Independent working

Preparation of Form F reports

Counseling skills

Presentation skills

Education

Social Work degree

Social Work England registration

Job description

Due to continued success and growth, we are seeking independent, self-employed Form F Assessors to undertake Form F assessments for prospective Foster Parents.

The Role

• To assess and prepare prospective Foster Parents
• To counsel out those applicants not suitable for the organisation
• To prepare Form F reports for Fostering Panel
• To present assessments to Fostering Panel

You will work independently, to a high standard and within specified timescales.

Locations

• Manchester
• Leeds
• Kent
• Norfolk
• Thames Valley
• Bath/Bristol
• Stoke on Trent
• Derby
• Nottingham
• East Midlands
• West Midlands
• Birmingham

What we offer

Competitive professional fees; Which include £2000 per completed assessment or £35 per hour for uncompleted assessment.

£500 bonus which is only paid if assessment is completed within 3 months of good quality assessment.

You will be required to have Social Work England registration and social work degree.

• Professional guidance and advice, with access to training and development opportunities
• Professional supervision

Please note the successful applicant must agree to an enhanced disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) procedures and provide two references.

No agencies please.

Salary / Benefits: From £000 To £000 per hour