At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families with assessments and model positive parenting practices.
- Company: Join Green Harvest, a compassionate Family Assessment Centre in Croydon/Sutton.
- Benefits: Full-time role with a supportive team and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a commitment to safeguarding children.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable families every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in family support or social care; strong observational skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
We're looking for a compassionate and detail–oriented Family Assessment Practitioner Worker to join our team at The Groves Family Assessment Centre. This is a Grade 1 position, ideal for someone with some relevant experience who is working towards Level 3 qualifications, or who is newly qualified and ready to build a career in family support and social care.
In this role, you'll work directly with families in placement, supporting weekly assessment plans, modelling positive parenting practices, and helping our team build a clear, accurate picture of each family's needs and progress. Success in this role looks like consistently high‑quality observations and recordings, families who feel supported and guided rather than judged, and a Centre that runs smoothly day to day because of your reliability and care.
You'll report into the Centre Managers and work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, playing a key part in helping vulnerable families move forward safely.
Responsibilities- Maintain accurate, detailed daily recordings to support each family's weekly assessment plan
- Observe and document child–parent interactions to help evaluate parental ability and family dynamics
- Teach and model effective parenting skills and practices to families
- Guide parents in understanding and meeting their children's emotional and physical needs
- Monitor and evaluate how interventions affect children's emotional and physical wellbeing
- Assess the impact of parenting practices on child development and safety
- Facilitate and complete structured family sessions in line with assessment plans and the Centre's framework
- Support Centre Managers with the day‑to‑day running of the Centre and staff coordination
- Help maintain a good standard of childcare and general house management across the Centre
- Work within the Regulations and standards for Residential Family Centres
- Follow established frameworks for assessing children in need and their families
- Promote safeguarding and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures
- Maintain relevant observations of families in placement
- Keep clear, detailed, and accurate electronic recordings
- Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, recording and escalating them to the relevant manager
- Act as a positive role model
- Advise and support parents as needed to help maintain safety
- Experience in family support, social care, or a related field
- Strong observational and documentation skills
- Ability to teach and model parenting practices
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and child development
- Relevant qualifications in social care, childcare, or psychology
- Experience working in a residential or family assessment setting
- A compassionate and supportive approach to working with families
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Organised and detail‑oriented, with the ability to prioritise tasks
- Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries and objectivity
Green Harvest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families. All applicants will be subject to a thorough recruitment process, including background checks.
Work authorisation: Right to work in the United Kingdom is REQUIRED. Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
Work location: In person
Family Assessment Practitioner Grade 1 in Croydon employer: Green Harvest Capital Consulting Ltd
At Green Harvest, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the growth and well-being of our staff and the families we serve. Our Family Assessment Centre in Croydon/Sutton offers a supportive work culture where compassion and teamwork are at the forefront, alongside opportunities for professional development as you work towards your Level 3 qualifications. With a focus on high-quality family support and a commitment to safeguarding, you'll find meaningful and rewarding employment in a role that truly makes a difference in the community.
Contact Details:
Green Harvest Capital Consulting Ltd Recruitment Team
