Sessional Assessing Social Worker – Self‑employed Form F Assessor
Location: Applicants must cover Walsall, Birmingham, Sandwell, Dudley, and South Staffordshire.
Role: Self‑employed Form F Assessor – You will undertake Form F assessments face‑to‑face with prospective foster carers.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete Form F assessments within the timescale set out in policy and guidance.
- Visit personal referees identified on the application form.
- Ensure all checks and references are completed.
- Provide regular written updates to the supervisor on draft assessments.
- Coordinate with the administrative team regarding administrative checks and completion of the Form F.
- Be available for supervision, consultation, or liaison as required.
- Present completed Form Fs to the virtual fostering panel and support applicants through the process.
- Follow child protection procedures and report any concerns to a TACT manager, relevant placing authority, and the local authority immediately.
- Carry out duties in line with Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker Standards and Practice Guidance.
Qualifications & Requirements
- DipSW, CSS, or CQSW qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory body (Social Work England).
- Enhanced DBS check (to be arranged by TACT).
Pay and Benefits
- £2,250 per Form F assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for ‘panel ready’ assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 45p mileage.
- £37.50 per hour for assessments not completed, and for any other pieces of work.
Closing date: Tuesday 14th July 2026.
