Form F Assessors - Fostering

The Methodist Church in Britain; Scotland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberlour Child Care Trust is recruiting self-employed independent Form F assessors for its national service. Assessors write Form F assessments of prospective foster carers, meeting fostering legislation and Aberlour policy, with travel to meet carers and agencies.

Supervision is provided at key stages of each assessment, and the role offers flexibility to balance other commitments as a self-employed assessor within a supportive framework.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification
• Maintained professional registration with the SSSC as a social worker
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• PVG Scheme check

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive Form F assessments of prospective foster carers in line with legislation, guidance and Aberlour policies and procedures
• Produce high-quality, evidence-based reports for the fostering panel within required timeframes
• Travel to meet foster carers and other agencies

Skills

Understanding of fostering and current

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Job description

Aberlour Child Care Trust's home-based fostering team is recruiting self-employed independent Form F assessors for its national service. Assessors write comprehensive Form F assessments of prospective foster carers, meeting fostering legislation and Aberlour policy, for the panel within set timeframes. Travel is needed to meet carers and agencies, with supervision at the start, midpoint and end of each assessment. Fit depends on a recognised social work qualification and SSSC registration.

What the job involves

• Complete comprehensive Form F assessments of prospective foster carers in line with fostering legislation, guidance and Aberlour Fostering policies and procedures
• Produce high-quality, evidence-based reports for the fostering panel within required timeframes
• Travel to meet foster carers and other agencies

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification

Registration & licences

• Maintained professional registration with the SSSC as a social worker

Experience

• Experience of working within children's services
• Experience of the Fostering Network Transfer Protocol

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of fostering and the current legislation framework

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a car
• PVG Scheme check

What’s offered

• Supervision and support at the start, midpoint and towards the end of each assessment
• Flexibility to balance other commitments as a self-employed assessor