Fostering Assessor

Self-employed Fostering Assessors required on an ‘as and when required’ basis across Ireland.

Fostering First Ireland (FFI) is a dynamic non-statutory foster care agency working in partnership with Tusla providing high quality and innovative family placements for children in care.

FFI are seeking to recruit Fostering Assessors.

  • Experience in fostering ,writing fostering assessment reports and strong IT skills is beneficial.
  • You must be accredited as a social worker by CORU having obtained the NQSW or an accredited qualification to work in the Republic of Ireland.
  • FFI offer a competitive fee per assessment and a mileage allowance.  FFI also offer practical assistance as well as individual and group supervision during the assessment process.
  • Opportunities for CPD through further training opportunities within the agency.

For more information, please see the attached full job description. 

To apply for this role, please complete the attached application form in full. 

Application forms should be sent to elaine.oflanagan@ffi.ie along with your CV.

For an informal discussion please contact or Elaine O’ Flanagan, Team Manager on 087 9531563 or Fiona Power, Assessment Supervisor on 086 1805783.

If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to attend for interview at a convenient time and date.

By submitting a Job Application to Fostering First Ireland, you understand that we will process your personal data.

For more details on how we manage your data, see our Applicant Privacy Notice available on our website at www.fosteringfirstireland.ie/privacy-notice

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