Social Work Fostering Form F Assessment Training - Saturday 10th September 2022
Virtual Classroom based course with study materials
Sirius Group
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Session will start at 9.30am until 4.30pm, there are breaks throughout the day and a lunch break.
Assessing potential foster carers can be a very enjoyable and rewarding role. Form F Assessors on average earn £2000 per completed assessment.
Our CPD Accredited 1 day online course equips delegates with the skills needed to undertake a Form F assessment. This 1 day workshop is for social workers who are new to fostering or experienced assessors wanting to develop their skills. It will provide assessors with the knowledge and skills to meet all statutory requirements when preparing and presenting reports to a fostering panel. The course follows CoramBAAF guidelines. The course is geared towards practice in England however social workers based in Wales and Scotland are able to attend and will receive a guidance book covering the legislation and processes for their respective countries. The course is presented by one of our experienced Training Form F Assessors.
Our one-day online workshop is designed to equip social workers to produce high quality assessments. Social workers who are new to fostering assessments or those who are experienced will benefit from developing their analytical and reflective skills. Each participant will receive our developed foster assessors pack which includes, Undertaking a Fostering Assessment book, Section A, B and C Exemplars, Health and safety, Safer Caring, Fire Safety and Reference Interview Exemplars. Homework for applicants Exemplars, case studies and much more. After completing the course each delegate with receive an electronic CPD accredited certificate. CPD number #777300 The CPD Group.
To access the course all registered delegates will receive an email containing a link. All that is required is a computer and an internet connection. Delegates will also have the option dial into the session from a phone. This live online session gives delegates the opportunity to ask questions and interact throughout the session. Prior to the training session each delegate will receive an assessor pack.
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Description
Form F Assessors on average earn £2000 per completed assessment. The course follows CoramBAAF guidelines and provides assessors with the knowledge and skills to meet all statutory requirements when preparing and presenting reports to a fostering panel. The course is presented by one of our experienced Training Form F Assessors.
Aims of the course:
To familiarise participants with the Form F Assessment process
Introduce the Secure Base Model of assessing foster carers
To prepare assessors for dealing with unexpected issues
Highlight key lessons from serious case reviews
Introduce participants to the panel process
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop participants will have had the opportunity to:
Explore ways of gathering relevant information
Enhance their analytical skills and utilise these in reports
Consider what a good Form F Assessment looks like
Explore ways to prepare applicants for the reality of fostering
Build confidence in their abilities to work with fostering applicants and fostering panels
Identify what support they will need to produce high quality assessments
All delegates will receive
Each participant will receive a copy of Undertaking a Fostering Assessment book. They will also receive our developed foster assessors toolkit which includes, Section A, B and C Exemplars, Health and safety, Safer Caring, Fire Safety and Reference Interview Exemplars. Homework for applicants Exemplars, case studies and much more. After completing the course each delegate with receive an electronic CPD accredited certificate.
Session will start at 9.30am until 4.30pm, there are breaks throughout the day and a lunch break.
Who is this course for?
Our one-day online workshop is designed to equip social workers to produce high quality assessments. Social workers who are new to fostering assessments or those who are experienced will benefit from developing their analytical and reflective skills. Newly qualified and social work students who are looking to join a fostering team will benefit from the course.
The course is geared towards practice in England however social workers based in Wales and Scotland are able to attend and will receive a guidance book covering the legislation and processes for their respective countries.
Requirements
Attendees are required to be a qualified social worker or social work student.
Career path
The course will give social workers the skills needed to complete Form F Assessments for local Authorities, Independent Fostering Agencies or to work as an independent Form F Assessor.
Questions and answers
Hello Have you any dates for January 2022 please?
Answer:Hi Jo Thank you for your question. The session in January will likely be held on 8th, the date will be published for booking after 11th December. Regards David
This was helpful.I note Sarah's question before and reply that the course will be held on a Saturday. However, the date is 11 June which is a Friday?
Answer:Hi Denese Thank you for your question. We have recently introduced a Friday session following feedback from our trainees. Going forward advertised sessions will be held on a Friday or Saturday. Regards David
This was helpful.Hi i am away for the august date - when is the next one please?
Answer:Hi Faye Thanks for your question, the next session will be held during September, the September date will be published on 14th August. Regards David
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