Form F
Assessor/Independent Social Worker Taunton
An exciting opportunity
for a qualified social worker who can produce and present high quality,
evidence-based, analytical assessment reports.
Role Details
We need self-employed
independent social workers to complete Form F Assessments for potential foster
carers as well as other investigation work on an ad hoc basis, based in and covering the
South West.
To successful in the
role you’ll need to be able to produce and present thorough, holistic and
evidence based assessment work. You will have a sound knowledge of childcare
legislation which includes the Children Act 1989, Fostering and Adoption Act
2002, the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services, and Fostering
Services Regulations.
What can we offer?
We offer market rates
on a per-assessment basis, as well as travelling expenses. We also offer our
independent social workers opportunities for consultation and practice
development.
We offer higher rate
payments for Form F Assessors who complete four Form Fs through to approval
within set time scales.
If you have any
questions and wish to speak to someone in greater detail about this
opportunity, please contact 01823 756100 to speak to a manager within the
Fostering Service.
Requirements
You must be able to
fulfil the following criteria:
- Be a qualified social worker.
- Have significant post qualification experience of
undertaking relevant assessment work.
- Registered with SWE.
- Hold, or be willing to take out, professional indemnity
insurances.
- Have unrestricted access to your own transport and to
be willing to travel.
- Pass statutory and company checks as part of the
recruitment process.
- Ideally, have completed and taken to Panel at least one
Form F Assessment previously.
Benefits
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
Skills Required
- Qualified social worker
- Significant post-qualification experience undertaking relevant assessment work
- Registered with Social Work England
- Professional indemnity insurance, or willingness to obtain it
- Unrestricted access to personal transport
- Willingness to travel across the South West
- Pass statutory and company recruitment checks
- Previous experience completing and taking at least one Form F Assessment to Panel
What We Do
Empower Family Group is a Somerset-based, child-focused care provider supporting children and young people through specialist, bespoke services. Its work includes residential children’s homes, fostering, supported living, outreach and community support, crisis assistance, and alternative education. The group aims to safeguard welfare, create safe and nurturing environments, help young people access loving homes and quality education, and build confidence and independence.
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