Job Description

Medway is a Good-rated Local Authority by Ofsted, and we are seeking an experienced Fostering Form F Assessor to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background and interest in fostering services, particularly in completing robust Form F assessments and supporting the recruitment of foster carers.


Experience or knowledge of Private Fostering and the Supported Homes would be advantageous.

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About the role

We are looking for a candidate with a sound and through understanding of fostering recruitment and assessment process, and ideally some experience in managing Private Fostering cases and Supported Homes Host. We are looking you to bring an innovative approach to engaging and assessing prospective foster carers, along with a working knowledge of fostering regulations and standards.


The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for prospective foster carers, so the ability to deliver a professional and welcoming first impression is essential. You will:

Undertake Form F assessments Participate in marketing and recruitment events Handle initial enquiries and Initial Home visits and registration of interest Provide clear, factual information and guidance to prospective carers Support individuals in understanding the impact of fostering on their personal circumstances You will also be responsible for managing duty enquiries, ensuring timely responses, conducting initial home visits, and supporting the monitoring of applications and Stage 1 and Stage 2 processes. Taking them to panel. Facilitating pre panel and post panel trainings and inductions. Additional knowledge and experience on Private Fostering and Supported Homes is helpful.
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About you

Qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent) Registered with Social Work England Demonstrable post-qualifying experience working with children and families A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes If you are enthusiastic, proactive, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Karen Alemao, Team Manager, via email at karen.alemao@medway.gov.uk

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Our organisation

Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.


Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.


We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.


Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.

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Important Information

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile This post is subject to an Enhanced Children's DBS check.
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Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement

Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age


For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online


Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.


Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.