Sandwell - Social Worker - Parent Assessor Team
Sandwell Council is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join their Parent Assessor Team .
Location: B69 3DE
Pay rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Hours & Flexibility:
We are looking for two practitioners who can work on a full-time or 4 days per week basis. We are happy to consider flexible working patterns, such as 37 hours across 4 days or 10 days across 9.
Hybrid Work:
This role offers the flexibility for hybrid working, with a requirement to attend the office 2-3 days per week and a commitment to attending legal and care planning meetings.
Key Responsibilities: -
- Conduct detailed, comprehensive parenting assessments for parents with additional cognitive or learning needs, evaluating their parenting capacity and ability to meet the child's needs.
- Prepare thorough, court-ready reports that reflect your professional assessment, providing expert opinions on parenting capacity and child safety.
- Confidently give evidence in court, explaining your findings and assessments while answering questions about the parents' abilities to care for their children.
- Collaborate with social work teams in child protection and court services, sharing information, insights, and providing expert support for complex cases.
- Conduct risk assessments to evaluate potential harm to children and determine the safety and appropriateness of parental environments.
- Carry out "together or apart" assessments, analysing the impact of parental interactions and the best interests of the child.
- Prepare child impact reports, documenting the effects of parental behaviours on the child's emotional, social, and developmental well-being.
- Report directly to the Service Manager for oversight, managing case allocations, and ensuring all assessments meet high standards of quality assurance.
- Attend and contribute to legal meetings, care planning meetings, and multi-agency panels, presenting assessments and findings to inform decision-making.
Essential Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
- Social Work England Registration
- Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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