Form F Assessor

Role: Form F Assessor

Salary: £2,000 + Expenses

Location: Multiple locations throughout the UK

Join Us at Polaris Community!

At Polaris Community, we are passionate about creating the best outcomes for every child in our care. As we expand our independent fostering services, we are excited to invite Independent Form F Assessors to join our dedicated 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 Role as a Form F Assessor

In collaboration with independent fostering agencies like Polaris Community, your mission will be to safeguard the futures of foster children. You will conduct thorough assessments of prospective foster families, ensuring 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.

What We’re Looking For

To be a successful Form F Assessor, 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.

Why Choose Polaris Community?

Working at Polaris is more than just a job; it’s about achieving extraordinary things every day! We have built a strong team of over 1,000 talented and ambitious individuals dedicated to making a difference for the 3,500 vulnerable young people we care for.

As one of the largest providers of children’s services in the UK, our nurturing community collaborates to ensure the best outcomes for every child. We are ambitious for our children, young people, families, and staff, and we believe in their futures.

Joining the Polaris Community means you will have the opportunity to work with several of our local and national fostering brands. We value your application and aim to connect with all candidates within a week of submission.