Recruiting Independent Form F Assessors

Self-Employed Form F Assessor

Care Visions Fostering
Location: Scotland
Contract: Self-Employed (flexible, case-by-case)
Fee: £2,000 per completed assessment
Mileage: 45p per mile + agreed expenses covered

A role that helps shape children’s lives

Every fostering placement begins long before a child moves in.
It begins with a careful conversation, a thoughtful assessment, and a social worker who knows how to see not only risk, but potential.

At Care Visions, our Form F Assessors play a crucial role in making sure the right families are approved in the right way. A high-quality assessment protects children, supports foster carers, and helps placements last. Done well, it is one of the most important pieces of safeguarding work in the system.

We are expanding due to new innovations to promote fostering options with our stakeholders, and we are looking for experienced, social workers to join us as Self-Employed Form F Assessors.

You will work flexibly, with professional autonomy, while being well supported by an experienced fostering team and leadership.

About Care Visions

Care Visions Fostering is an established independent fostering service currently operating across Scotland. We are committed to relationship-based, child-centred practice that helps children and young people feel safe, understood and able to thrive. Our assessments are thorough but humane, grounded in analysis, curiosity with respect.

The Role

You will undertake comprehensive Form F assessments of prospective foster carers, working to agreed timescales and high professional standards.

Assessments will be completed using the CoramBAAF framework and will involve home visits, interviews and liaison with professionals. You may also present your assessment to panel where required.

This is a flexible role offered on a case-by-case basis, allowing you to manage your workload alongside other commitments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete detailed Form F assessments using the CoramBAAF framework
  • Undertake home visits, interviews and statutory checks
  • Produce clear, analytical and evidence-based reports
  • Work collaboratively with applicants, supervising social workers and professionals
  • Present assessments to fostering panels when required

Experience & Knowledge

  • Minimum 2 years post-qualifying social work experience
  • Demonstrable experience completing Form F assessments (essential)
  • Strong understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding and child development

Qualifications

  • Qualified Social Worker
  • Registered with SSSC

Requirements

  • Right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer visa sponsorship)
  • Based in Scotland
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car
  • PVG / Disclosure check

What we offer

  • £2,000 per completed assessment
  • 45p per mile mileage
  • Agreed expenses covered
  • Flexible workload
  • Supportive and responsive fostering team
  • Clear communication and realistic timescales

If you are an experienced assessor who values thoughtful, relationship-based practice and wants your work to genuinely influence children’s futures, we would be very pleased to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to:
careers@carevisions.co.uk