Form F Assessor

Role: Form F Assessor

Salary: £2,000 + Expenses

Location: Multiple locations throughout the UK

At Polaris Community, we are passionate about delivering 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 mission will be to safeguard the futures of foster children by assessing prospective foster families. You will work closely with independent fostering agencies like Polaris Community to ensure that children and young people are placed in safe and 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.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Qualified social worker with significant post-qualification experience in foster parent assessment.
• Registered with your country's applicable social work council (e.g., SWE, SSSC).
• Willing to obtain professional indemnity insurance.
• Available to attend a mandatory induction day and training sessions.
• Have unrestricted access to your own transport and are willing 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 not just a job; it's about making a difference every single day. With a team of over 1,000 talented individuals, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of 3,500 vulnerable young people across the UK.

As one of the largest providers of children's services, we offer a wide range of opportunities to work with various local and national fostering brands. We are ambitious for our children, families, and staff, and we believe in their futures.

Ready to make an impact? We will review your application and aim to connect with all candidates within a week. Join us in creating extraordinary outcomes for children in our care!