Overview
Job Title: Independent Fostering Assessors
Location: Dudley
Are you an experienced social worker with a passion for fostering and making a real difference to children's lives? We are seeking skilled and motivated sessional Fostering Form F assessors to join our fostering team due to our success with attracting applications.
Responsibilities
* Undertake assessments of prospective foster carers as a sessional fostering assessor.
* Work flexibly and independently while being fully supported by the fostering service.
* Deliver assessments that are paid on a per completed assessment basis, managing workload alongside other professional commitments.
What we offer
* Competitive payment per assessment and agreement for part payment should any assessment be terminated early on a case-by-case basis.
* £2400k for a successfully completed assessment presented to our fostering panel (for assessments ruled out earlier, a pro-rata amount will be agreed on a case-by-case basis).
* A named link worker within the local authority for guidance and access to the Fostering Business Support Team to assist with relevant assessment checks.
* Initial discussion at commencement of the assessment to introduce Dudley\'s processes, followed by structured mid-way reviews with each assessor and clear deadline requirements.
* Supervision opportunities with the overseeing line manager.
* A supportive fostering service committed to high-quality assessments and positive outcomes for children.
About you
* We are looking for qualified social workers who are registered with Social Work England.
* Self-motivated, reliable, and able to meet agreed timescales; excellent communication, analysis and report-writing skills are required.
* Experience of fostering processes and undertaking fostering assessments (e.g., Form F, Form C/Form K).
This is a great opportunity to use your skills and experience to support the recruitment of foster carers and contribute directly to improving the lives of children in care.
Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
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