Freelance Supervising Social Workers Assessments

Overview

Join Our Team as an Independent Assessing Social Worker. This is a self-employed, home-based role with a rewarding compensation of £2,300 per completed assessment. Based in North-West, you will guide prospective foster carers through the assessment journey and present your assessments to the Family Care Fostering Panel.

Role location: remote, with visits to applicants as part of the assessment process.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments using the fostering competency-based assessment format to evaluate applicants' suitability for becoming approved foster carers.
• Conduct a minimum of eight home visits with applicants and visit key references (family members, birth children, former partners) as part of the assessment.
• Prepare detailed reports covering applicants’ skills, health and safety considerations, pet and finance evaluations, and any specialized reports as needed.
• Present completed assessments to the Family Care Fostering Panel in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
• Collaborate with Family Care Supervising Social Workers to ensure a smooth transition after panel approval.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with statutory requirements.
• Coordinate visits with applicants, referees, and agency contacts; communicate any scheduling adjustments to management.
• Complete assessments within agreed timelines and report delays promptly to the Registered Manager.
• Adhere to health, safety and confidentiality policies to ensure a secure and respectful work environment.

• Essential Requirements:
  Full, clean driving licence;
  Social Work England registration; willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience in fostering assessments is essential.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute meaningfully to fostering services while enjoying the benefits of a flexible, home-based position. If you have a passion for social work, fostering, and working with families, we would love to hear from you!