Independent Fostering Assessments Officer

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.