Freelance Assessor - North East

National Fostering Agency Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player dedicated to fostering excellence in care! As a Freelance Form F Assessor, you'll play a vital role in supporting potential Foster Carers through their assessments. This role offers the flexibility of working from home, while still being part of a dynamic and committed team. With a strong focus on quality placements for vulnerable children and young people, your expertise will help shape the future of fostering in the UK. If you're a qualified Social Worker with a passion for making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in Form F Assessments.
• Current registration with relevant Social Work regulatory council.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Form F Assessments for potential Foster Carers.
• Support applicants throughout the assessment process.
• Work independently to high standards within time scales.

Skills

Form F Assessments

Social Work

Independent Working

Education

DipSW or CQSW or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Freelance Form F Assessor - Foster Care

Location: Home Based

Overview

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 recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’, it is perhaps not surprising that more people choose to foster with our fostering agencies than any other fostering provider in the UK.

We have a National Assessment Service dedicated to ensuring our applicants get the best possible journey from application to approval. This service also ensures 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 share our ongoing commitment to providing excellence in the quality placements we provide for the children and young people in our care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Form F Assessments
• Support potential Foster Carers throughout their application
• Work independently to a high standard and within given time scales

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (DipSW or CQSW or equivalent)
• Current registration with the relevant Social Work regulatory council (e.g. Social Work England/Wales, NISCC, SSSC)
• Experienced in carrying out Form F Assessments

Areas of Recruitment

We are currently recruiting Freelance Assessors in the following areas:

• Newcastle
• Sunderland
• Middlesbrough
• Northumberland

If the area in which you wish to work is not listed, we would still be very keen to hear from you.

Commitment: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals.