Form F Assessor

Role: Form F Assessor

Salary: £2,000 + Expenses

Location: Multiple locations throughout the UK

At Polaris Community, we are passionate about providing 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!

As a Form F Assessor working with independent fostering agencies like Polaris Community, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the futures of foster children. Your primary responsibility will be to assess prospective foster families, ensuring they are well-suited for the children and young people placed with them.

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.

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 taken to Panel at least one Form F Assessment previously.

Working at Polaris is more than just a job—it's about making a real difference every day! We have built a strong team of over 1,000 talented individuals who are committed to supporting the 3,500 vulnerable young people in our care.

As one of the largest providers of children's services in the UK, our diverse range of services allows us to work collectively to achieve the best outcomes for every child. We are ambitious for our children, families, and staff, and we believe in their futures.

By joining the Polaris Community, you will have the opportunity to work with several of our local and national fostering brands. We are committed to reviewing applications promptly and aim to meet all candidates within a week of their application.