Independent Social Worker – Form F Assessor
Are you a qualified and experienced Independent Social Worker looking for work as an Independent Assessor carrying out Form F Assessments. In addition, other areas of independent social work may also be considered.
Anchor Foster Care is currently looking to recruit an Independent Social Worker with a focus to undertake Form F Assessments for prospective foster parents in the following areas:
- Canterbury
- Ashford
- Margate
- Portsmouth
Ideal candidates will have:
- A Social Work Qualification
- SWE registration
- Experience of working with Looked After Children and foster families
- Good understanding of Attachment Theory
- Experience of undertaking relevant assessment work including Form F Assessments
- Experience of professional report writing
- Confidence in presenting to Fostering Panels
- Driving licence, own transport and willingness to travel
What can Anchor Foster Care offer?
- Competitive fees on a per-assessment basis and other areas of independent work
- Travelling expenses
- Comprehensive Professional Support
- Ongoing training opportunities
- 24/7 Support and advice service
- Direct access to the fostering team at our head office
- Caring, Supportive, Family-run, Not-For-Profit company ethos
Job Description
Please apply by completing the attached application form and return to Vicky Atkinson - vatkinson@anchorfostercare.co.uk
You may also send an up-to-date CV if you have one. Please note: Anchor will only shortlist from the completed application form.
Anchor Foster Care Services is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults, and the promotion of equal opportunities and valuing diversity. Anchor places high importance on safe recruitment procedures by applying rigorous selection processes, for example checking the identity of applicants, online searches, receiving satisfactory references and successful completion of an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) and if appropriate an Overseas Criminal Record Check.
Please note, in order to meet the requirements of Section 23 (1) of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, Anchor Foster Care requires that all applicants have the right to work within the UK.
This position is subject to Enhanced DBS Check, Social Media checks and satisfactory references.
PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO ANCHOR FOSTER CARE SERVICES LTD AND NOT VIA A RECRUITMENT AGENCY – THANK YOU.
We look forward to hearing from you!
