As a self-employed worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice.

• To undertake and complete Form F assessments in the timescale set out in our policy and guidance.
• To visit personal referees as identified on application form for prospective foster carers.
• To ensure that all checks and references are undertaken and completed.
• To provide to the supervisor, regular written updates of the draft assessment.
• To liaise with our administrative team concerning the progress of administrative checks and completion of the Form F.
• To be available for supervision, consultation or liaison as required.

• Social Work England and Scottish Social Services Council and Social Care Wales membership and to work in line with the relevant code of practice.
• Post qualifying experience in fieldwork residential or family placement setting or substantial pre-qualifying experience.
• A proven track record in assessment skills and preferably use of BAAF Form F’s.
• A good working knowledge of relevant legislation including:- Children’s Act 1989 and related regulations and guidance such as Every Child Matters, Working Together; Assessment Framework for Children In Need; Care Standards Act 2000; Adoption Law; Understanding of the role of children’s social workers; knowledge of the role of other agencies in particular, health and education; knowledge of the growth and development of children.
• Working knowledge of child protection procedures.
• Ability to work with a degree of autonomy, in a flexible and creative manner, within the agency’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to write clear reports

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.