As a fostering agency recruiting foster carers, we are continually looking to identify skilled and experienced social workers to undertake fostering assessments with us. If you feel that you have appropriate social work skills and experience in undertaking assessments, we would like to hear from you.

We need self-employed independent social workers to complete Form F Assessments for potential foster carers. We cover a wide range of regions, cities and towns. We currently need assessors in these areas:

• Greater London

Can I become a Form F Assessor?

To become a Form F Assessor you’ll need to be able to produce and present high quality, evidence-based, analytical fostering assessments and have a good knowledge of child care legislation which includes the Children Act 1989, Fostering and Adoption Act 2002, the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services, and Fostering Services Regulations.

You must also be able to fulfil the following criteria:

• Be a qualified social worker
• Registered with HCPC
• Hold relevant insurances
• Pass statutory and company checks as part of the assessment process

What can we offer?

We offer competitive fees on a per-assessment basis, as well as travelling expenses. We also offer our Form F Assessors opportunities for consultation and practice development.

How do I apply?

If you’d like to apply to become a Form F Assessor with us, please email info@lotusfostercare.co.uk