Form F Evaluator

Polaris Community
London

Role: Independent Form F Assessor

Salary: £2,000 + Expenses

Location: Multiple locations throughout the UK

About Us

At the organization, our independent fostering services are dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for every child in our care. Due to our expansion, we are looking for Independent Form F Assessors to support our Fostering teams across the UK.

Who We're Looking For

If you are an empathic and qualified social worker with a knack for producing high-quality analytical assessment reports, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What is the Role?

As an Independent Form F Assessor, you will work with fostering agencies to ensure the best outcomes for foster children by assessing prospective foster families. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Producing and presenting high-quality, evidence-based analytical fostering assessments.
  • Having a solid understanding of child care legislation, including the Children Act 1989, Fostering and Adoption Act 2002, and relevant regulations.

Key Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a qualified social worker.
  • Have significant post-qualification experience in relevant foster parent assessment work.
  • Registered with your country's applicable social work council (e.g., SWE and SSSC).
  • Hold or be willing to obtain professional indemnity insurance.
  • Willing to attend a mandatory induction day and training sessions.
  • Have unrestricted access to your own transport and be willing to travel.
  • Pass statutory and company checks as part of the assessment process.
  • Ideally, have completed and taken to Panel at least one Form F Assessment previously.

Why Work With Us?

Working with us is more than just a job; it's about achieving extraordinary things every day. We have built a strong team of over 1,000 talented individuals dedicated to making a difference for the 3,500 vulnerable young people in our care.

As one of the largest providers of children's services, our offerings span the entire UK. Our nurturing community collaborates to support the best outcomes for every child. We are ambitious for our children, families, and staff, and we believe in their futures.

Joining our community means you will have the opportunity to work with various local and national fostering brands. We review applications promptly and aim to meet all candidates within a week of their application.

Posted 2026-05-03

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