Job Title: Social Worker – Form F Assessor Team
Specialism: Children’s Social Work
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £TBC per hour
Salary Type: Hourly
Contract Duration: Ongoing
Part-time/Full-time: Full-time / Part-time options available
Join the Form F Assessor Team in Derbyshire and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and foster families. This locum role offers flexibility, allowing you to work full-time or part-time while supporting the recruitment and assessment of foster carers. You will play a key role in shaping futures by completing detailed Form F assessments, supporting prospective carers through the process, and ensuring that children are placed in safe, nurturing, and stable homes.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking fostering service that values your professional insight and commitment to quality outcomes.
Perks and Benefits:
Flexible Working: Choose part-time or full-time hours to fit your lifestyle while maintaining work-life balance.
Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn a rewarding hourly rate that recognises your experience and dedication.
Professional Variety: Gain exposure to diverse cases, expanding your skills and knowledge within fostering services.
Career Development: Build on your expertise in Form F assessments while supporting the development of others in the team.
Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with professionals across fostering and children’s services, strengthening your professional connections.
What You Will Do:
Conduct Form F assessments for fostering applicants, providing in-depth evaluations and recommendations.
Support and guide prospective foster carers, helping them navigate the assessment and approval process.
Participate in foster carer recruitment activities, identifying and engaging suitable applicants.
Work with children in care, ensuring their needs are central to matching and placement decisions.
Collaborate closely with Practice Supervisors and Team Managers to maintain consistency and quality across assessments.
Contribute to the development of good practice within the team, mentoring colleagues and sharing knowledge.
Ensure all work meets regulatory and legislative requirements, adhering to best practice standards.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Peak District, Derbyshire offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, community spirit, and professional opportunity. Whether you’re exploring scenic countryside trails or connecting with the vibrant towns across the county, Derbyshire provides the ideal balance between tranquillity and modern It’s a great place to grow personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on children’s lives.
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