Freelance Assessor - North of England

National Fostering Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fostering organization as a Freelance Form F Assessor, working from home. You'll conduct assessments for potential Foster Carers, ensuring high-quality placements for vulnerable children. Ideal candidates are qualified Social Workers with experience in Form F Assessments. Enjoy flexible working while contributing to a vital service in the community.

Qualifications

• Experienced in conducting Form F Assessments.
• Proven ability to work independently to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Form F assessments for Foster Carers.
• Support potential Foster Carers throughout their application process.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Education

DipSW or CQSW or equivalent

Job description

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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 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 agencies than any other 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 committed to providing excellent placements for children and young people in our care.

Essential Criteria:

• 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
• Proven ability to work independently, to high standards, and within given time scales
• Supporting potential Foster Carers throughout their application process

We are currently recruiting Freelance Assessors in the following areas:

• York
• Leeds
• Hull
• Wakefield
• Sheffield

We welcome experienced Freelance Form F Assessors throughout the UK. If your area is not listed, we would still love to hear from you.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Management
• Industries: Individual and Family Services

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