Social Worker - Parenting Assessments

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Team, specialising in parenting assessments. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families by delivering high-quality assessments that inform care planning and safeguard vulnerable children.

As a Parenting Assessment Social Worker, you will:

• Undertake comprehensive parenting assessments, including pre-birth plans, to evaluate parental capacity and identify support needs.
• Work closely with families, professionals, and partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Prepare analytical, evidence-based reports for court proceedings and child protection conferences.
• Contribute to safeguarding plans and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practice standards.

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in statutory social work.
• Proven experience in parenting assessments and core parent assessment training
• Strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a complex caseload effectively.

If you thrive to make a difference and have Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.