Careers
Independent Form F Assessors required
Acorn Fostering Services Ltd is an independent fostering agency operating mainly in the Midland region. We are seeking experienced Independent Form F assessors to undertake Form F assessments for prospective carers all areas of the Midlands and surrounding Counties.
As a qualified and registered social worker, you will have proven experience of carrying out assessments of potential foster carers. A good knowledge of fostering regulations, child care law and safeguarding issues is essential. You will have excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to high quality practice.
For further information on this role, please contact: Julie Bailey, Deputy Manager on 0116 251 3550.
For application form related enquiries, please contact Ms Prina Gohil on pgohil@acornfostering.com or ring on 0116 2513550
Acorn Fostering Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Completed application Form must be emailed to pgohil@acornfostering.com or Posted to:
Acorn Fostering Services
Acorn Conference Centre
78-80 Burleys Way
Leicester
LE1 3BD
Guidance for various positions For Fostering Panel
- Due to the under-representation of male members on our panels, we are particularly interested in applications for male members.
- Panel members will only be recruited within reasonable travelling distance and preferably from within the local community. However, we do conduct most of our panel via Microsoft teams and you must be able to facilitates that.
- Induction training is provided for all Panel Members and further training is arranged at least annually. Candidates would need to commit to attendance at Panels as agreed with the Agency.
- For an informal discussion about the role please telephone Priyanshu Shrivastava, Fostering Manager on 0116 251 3550 or email pshrivastava@acornfostering.com
- These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service in addition to other checks such as references, ID checks and right to work check.
- To apply please download the job description and application form.
- Completed forms must be returned to pgohil@acornfostering.com. Alternatively, you can ring on 0116 251 3550 to ask for an application pack. Opening times are 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 5pm on Friday.
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Schedule
- Monday 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Thursday 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Saturday 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM