Form F Assessor

Role: Form F Assessor

Salary: £2,000 + Expenses

Location: Multiple locations throughout the UK

At Polaris Community, we are passionate about creating the best possible outcomes for every child in our care. As we expand our independent fostering services, we are excited to invite qualified social workers to join our team as Independent Form F Assessors.

If you are an empathetic and skilled social worker who excels at producing high-quality analytical assessment reports, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Form F Assessor, 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 succeed 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, 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.

Working at Polaris is more than just a job—it's about making a real difference every day! With a dedicated team of over 1,000 talented individuals, we 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, we offer a wide range of services and a nurturing community that collaborates to achieve the best outcomes for every child. We believe in the potential of our children, families, and staff, and we are ambitious for their futures.

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.