Parenting Assessment Social Worker

Job Title:

Social Worker – Parenting Assessment Specialist

Location:

Wirral, Merseyside, UK

Salary: £32,000 – £42,000 per year (Dependent on experience)

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic social worker passionate about supporting families and safeguarding children. Join a leading specialist provider on the Wirral and work within a dedicated Parenting Assessment Unit, helping families achieve positive outcomes through a 12–14 week residential program designed to promote safe and nurturing homes.

• Conduct comprehensive parenting assessments, including specialist MALD assessments (training provided), and prepare court‑ready reports such as Position Statements, Midway, and Weekly reports.
• Ensure quality assurance of weekly reports, analyse case notes, and provide clear guidance to Family Support Workers.
• Engage creatively with parents to help them understand their child's developmental milestones and basic care routines, adapting approaches to meet individual learning styles.
• Balance safeguarding needs and risks with parental rights and choices, ensuring children's safety while promoting parental independence.
• Collaborate effectively with partner agencies and coordinate with independent social workers when necessary.
• Participate in a duty rota to support the team and ensure continuous service delivery.

• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in social work.
• Strong critical reflection skills and excellent written communication.
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines, child developmental milestones, and GDPR compliance.
• Commitment to anti‑discriminatory practice and working with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Desirable:
  Valid driving licence and business insurance, proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with Quality Assurance systems.

• Flexible working options such as flexitime and work‑from‑home.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discounted or free food.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.