West Midlands

St Christophers has an exciting opportunity to join its West Midlands Fostering Teams covering foster carers across the West Midlands. We are looking for Form F Assessors to help us assess potential foster carers as to their ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children we care for.

About the Role

• Undertake the assessment of prospective foster carers using the Coram BAAF Form F to the agencys required standard and present to the agency ready for panel (this requires all work to be typed and corrected e.g. spelling & grammar). Making recommendations on the assessment and approval of foster carer applicants.
• Visit and interview the three referees as identified by the carer in their application
• Keep all written and verbal communication with the agency and any paperwork supplied by the agency confidential.
• Make changes or alterations to the Coram BAAF form as requested by the agency representative including changes requested by the panel.
• Present the completed Form F to the fostering panel.
• Attend a minimum of 2 practice monitoring sessions with the agency representative.

Skills for Independent Form F Assessors

We are open to applications from a range of backgrounds and expertise but you will need to possess the following skills and knowledge:

• Degree in Social Work or DipSW or CQSW qualification
• Knowledge of the legal framework for foster care services
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding
• Ability to build constructive professional relationships with a variety of individuals and to positively represent St Christophers
• Excellent written skills and experience of producing detailed reports/assessment documents
• Ability to efficiently manage workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel to carry out assessments

What we offer

As part of their role Independent Form F Assessors receive:

• Fee of up to 2000 on completion
• Mileage of 45p per mile

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity please send your covering statement or letter and CV toPauline Griffith()

All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check as part of the interview process.

For more information or assistance during the application process please contactPauline Griffith ()