Independent Form F Assessor

Compass Fostering; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering agency is seeking a Form F Assessor to conduct assessments of potential foster carers in Ipswich and surrounding areas. Candidates must have a social work qualification and SWE registration, with at least 2 years of experience in social work. This role offers the opportunity to impact the lives of children and young people positively and requires excellent communication skills to ensure successful assessments.

Benefits

Training and guidance

Dedicated Panel and Assessment Manager

Assistance with referee interviews

Qualifications

• Experience of undertaking assessments of potential foster carers.
• Social Work: 2 years.
• Driving Licence (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and loving home to young people during assessments.
• Ensure the smooth running of the service through effective communication.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of fostering regulations

Education

Relevant professional qualification in social work

Social Work England (SWE) registration

Job description

In return, Compass will offer you training, guidance, a dedicated Panel and Assessment Manager. Compass has an administration team who will collate all reference and checks so you can concentrate on the assessment.

You will have a relevant professional qualification in social work, together with valid SWE registration. You will also have experience of undertaking assessments of potential foster carers. A good knowledge of the fostering regulations, childcare law, and safeguarding issues is essential. You will be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will need to be flexible and have the capability to use your initiative and work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met and to enable the smooth running of the service.

Requirements

• Relevant professional qualification in social work
• Valid SWE registration
• Experience of undertaking assessments of potential foster carers
• Good knowledge of the fostering regulations, childcare law, and safeguarding issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
• Social Work: 2 years
• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Social Work England (SWE) registration (required)

Compass Fostering is an independent fostering agency who care for around 2,000 children and young people, providing the best possible care to all children within the community is at the heart of what we do. We operate a 'potential not perfection' strategy throughout the fostering assessment process and will always look at applicants' potential to provide a safe and loving home to a young person.

Compass Community is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

As an assessor, you can opt for assistance with referee interviews. The fee for a completed assessment of this type would be £2,250. We are looking for Form F Assessors in Norwich, Kings Lynn & Ipswich.

Equal Opportunities

Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.