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An exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker who can produce and present high quality, evidence-based, analytical assessment reports. Are you empathetic, understanding and energised to make a difference? If so, you could be just who we are looking for. Pay is on self-employed basis: £2500 per assessment plus mileage. 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, 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.
Job Responsibility:
Complete Form F Assessments for potential foster carers
Other investigation work on an ad hoc basis
Produce and present thorough, holistic and evidence based assessment work
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
Completed and taken to Panel at least one Form F Assessment previously
What we offer:
Free or subsidised travel
Free parking
Travelling expenses
Opportunities for consultation and practice development
Higher rate payments for Form F Assessors who complete four Form Fs through to approval within set time scales