Permanent Form F Assessor

To play an integral role in the recruitment of prospective foster carers by undertaking and completing robust, evidence-based Form F Assessments.
- To work in partnership with other professionals to complete the necessary statutory checks and obtain the required information in order to ascertain the suitability of prospective foster carers.

**JOB CONTEXT**:
Our Company strives to provide service’s which are user friendly and sensitive to the individual needs of our placements, Local authorities and all sections of the community. It is the responsibility of all employees to work to achieve this within our ethos of service, quality, equality and partnership.

**Responsibilities**:

- Actively recruit and assess prospective foster carers on behalf of the Agency.
- Undertake the assessment of prospective foster carers, using the BAAF Form F assessment model.
- Complete Form F Updates for approved foster carers.
- Prioritise the completion of Form F reports and supporting documentation within the agreed timescale of six weeks from allocation to quality assurance submission.
- Ensure all reports and supporting documents are completed to a good standard.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records on relevant electronic and manual systems.
- Present reports to the fostering panel and the IRM (if required).
- Liaise with the senior practitioner and management regarding the progress of each assessment.
- Participate and actively engage in supervision.
- Participate in an annual appraisal.
- Work as part of the team to assist in developing and improving the existing service.
- Undertake office duty, placement searches and matching, and respond to crises as and when required.
- Hold a light caseload and supervise foster carers, if required.
- Maintain safe working practices for self and others, in accordance with the Agency’s Health and Safety at Work and lone working policies.
- If the need arises, to undertake tasks not specifically covered in the job description, and any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the manager.

**Qualifications**:

- A CCETSW recognised social work qualification; Dip.SW, CQSQ and CSS
- Be registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England (SWE).

**Experience**:

- BAAF assessment experience is necessary.
- 2 years' post qualifying experience of social work practice with children and families, preferably within the fostering environment

**Skills**:

- To be able to work independently, complete multiple assessments simultaneously, and manage the requirements of the BAAF Form F assessment.
- To have good assessment and report writing skills consistent with statutory requirements and an ability to work within the Agency’s expectations and procedures.
- The ability to communicate effectively with applicants, their families and other relevant persons involved in the assessment process.
- The ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbally) and promote good working relationships with the staff team, professionals and prospective foster carers.
- Be willing to work flexibly (including evenings and weekends if required).

**Attitudes and values**:

- To demonstrate commitment and respect towards children and their families
- To be committed to the respect and consideration of others.
- To have a determination to challenge discrimination in any form.
- To value honesty, integrity, have a non-judgmental approach and be committed to equal opportunities.
- Actively support and implement the principles and practice of equality as laid out in the Agency’s Equal Opportunities policy.

**General**:

- To attend meetings as required.
- To be aware of Health and Safety regulations, GDPR and Data Protection.
- To have the welfare of children as a paramount consideration.

**You can expect**:

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- Manageable workloads and quality supervision
- Opportunities to practice creatively
- Support & Supervision to enable you to develop as a practitioner
- The opportunity to be part of a cohesive and vibrant team

**Family First Fostering’s Values are**:
**Openness**:
We aspire to be open and honest to develop trusting relationships.

**Fairness**:
We aspire to provide fair choice, opportunities and experiences and become an organisation built on mutual respect.

**Flexibility**:
We aspire to be flexible in our thinking and action to become an effective and efficient organisation

**Teamwork**:
We aspire to work together to share our successes and failures by building on our strengths and supporting one another to achieve our goals.

**In addition**:
All employees are responsible for ensuring that they act at all times in a way that is consistent with Family First Fostering’s Equal Opportunities Policy in their own area of responsibility and in their general conduct.

The Agency operates a Smoke Free Workplace Policy which all employees are required to adhere to.

The above job description forms part of the Main Terms and Conditions of your Employment. The Company reserves