Freelance Assessor - Southern England

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’, 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 experience from application to approval. This service also provides our assessors with 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 quality 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
• Ability to support potential Foster Carers throughout their application process

Recruitment Areas

We are currently recruiting Freelance Assessors in the following areas:

• Dorset
• Basingstoke/Newbury
• Southampton
• Portsmouth
• Salisbury

We welcome applications from experienced Freelance Form F Assessors throughout the UK, even if your area is not listed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are required to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.