Job Description
Role: Form F Assessor
Salary: £2,000 + Expenses
Location: Multiple locations throughout the UK
Join Us at Polaris Community!
At Polaris Community, we are passionate about creating the best outcomes for every child in our care. As we expand our independent fostering services, we are on the lookout for dedicated Independent Form F Assessors to support our fostering teams across the UK.
If you are an empathetic and qualified social worker with a knack for producing high-quality analytical assessment reports, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Your Role as a Form F Assessor
In collaboration with independent fostering agencies like Polaris Community, your mission will be to ensure the safety and well-being of foster children by assessing prospective foster families. Your expertise will help place children and young people in nurturing environments.
To excel in this role, you will need to:
* Produce and present high-quality, evidence-based analytical fostering assessments.
* Have a solid understanding of child care legislation, including the Children Act 1989, Fostering and Adoption Act 2002, National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services, and Fostering Services Regulations.
What We’re Looking For
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:
* Be a qualified social worker.
* Have significant post-qualification experience in relevant Foster Parent assessment work.
* Be registered with your country's applicable social work council (e.g., SWE and SSSC).
* Hold or be willing to obtain professional indemnity insurance.
* Be willing to attend a mandatory induction day and training sessions.
* Have unrestricted access to your own transport and be open to travel.
* Pass statutory and company checks as part of the assessment process.
* Ideally, have completed and presented at least one Form F Assessment to Panel.
Why Choose Polaris Community?
Working at Polaris is more than just a job—it's about making a difference every single day!
With a team of over 1,000 talented and ambitious individuals, we are dedicated to supporting the 3,500 vulnerable young people in our care. As one of the largest providers of children's services in the UK, we offer a wide range of services designed to foster the best outcomes for every child.
Joining the Polaris Community means you will have the opportunity to work with various local and national fostering brands. We value your application and aim to connect with all candidates within a week of submission.