Job Title: Independent Fostering Assessors Location: Dudley Rate: £2400 per assessment 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. As a sessional fostering assessor, you will undertake assessments of prospective foster carers, working flexibly and independently while being fully supported by our fostering service. Each assessment will be paid on a per completed assessment basis, giving you the freedom to manage your 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 by you to our fostering panel (for any assessments that are ruled out with agreement at an earlier stage, a pro-rata amount will be agreed on a case by case basis). A named link worker within the local authority for guidance and support and access to our Fostering Business Support Team who will support with collating information for relevant assessment checks. Initial discussion at commencement of the assessment to introduce Dudley's processes, followed by structured mid-way reviews with each assessor, being clear on the requirements of deadlines. 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 Are self-motivated, reliable, and able to meet agreed timescales. Social workers will need to have excellent communication, analysis and report-writing skills. Have experience of Fostering processes and undertaking fostering assessments (for example 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