We are the UK’s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core work involves providing high quality and well supported fostering families for children and young people in the care of local authorities.
As a 'not for profit' organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and childdevelopment.This means that we have been able to establish expert in-house support services such as our TACT Health and Education Services and createTACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults.New staff and workers will join us as weembark on a journey to become a wholly trauma-informed organisation with the aim of increasing our effectiveness and improving outcomes for the children and young people in our care.
As a self-employed worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice.You can review our valueshere.
Role Description
* To undertake and complete Form F assessments in the timescale set out in our policy and guidance.
* To visit personal referees as identified on application form for prospective foster carers.
* To ensure that all checks and references are undertaken and completed.
* To provide to the supervisor, regular written updates of the draft assessment.
* To liaise with our administrative team concerning the progress of administrative checks and completion of the Form F.
* To be available for supervision, consultation or liaison as required.
* To be available to present completed Form Fs to the virtual fostering panel and provide support to the applicants through this process.
* To be aware of our child protection procedures and immediately report any child protection matter or concerns to a TACT manager and any relevant placing authority and the area authority.
* To carry out the duties in line with our Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker Standards and Practice Guidance.
Locations
Applicants must live within the following areas, Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond, Southwark, Sutton, and Wandsworth.
Qualifications
* Strong assessment and reporting skills, with the ability to produce detailed and clear Form F reports
* Experience in fostering, adoption, or child protection, with knowledge of statutory guidelines and regulations
* Competency in communication, collaboration, and building relationships with applicants, families, and multidisciplinary teams
* Organizational and time-management skills for managing multiple cases and deadlines
* You will be DipSW, CSS or CQSW qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory body (Social Work England).
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
* Proficiency in IT systems and report-writing tools
* Previous experience or knowledge of Form F Assessments is an advantage
Pay - £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.
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