Independent Social Worker (Form F Assessor) (Grade 8)
Cardiff Council
Role
Who You Are
As a qualified social worker registered with Social Care Wales, you have over three years of experience, specifically in fostering. You live within a 40-mile radius of Cardiff and have completed Form F and Connected Person's Assessments. You are adept at working independently while valuing regular supervision and check-ins. Your expertise is essential in assessing and preparing prospective foster and kinship carers for panel presentations.
What the Job Involves
Join Foster Wales Cardiff as an assessor for fostering services. Your primary responsibility is to conduct face-to-face visits and complete Coram Baaf Form F assessments and Connected Person's Assessments. You will prepare detailed reports for presentation to panels, held on Wednesdays, and guide prospective foster and kinship carers through their journey. Your initiative and dedication will be crucial in shaping the fostering landscape in Cardiff.
Skills
- SCW registration and compliance
- Proven fostering experience
- Completion of Form F and Connected Person's Assessments
- Strong assessment and report writing skills
- Effective communication and presentation abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proximity to Cardiff within 40 miles