Job Opportunity: Social Worker – Parenting Capacity Assessments (PCA) Location: Wood Green, London Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour (Umbrella) Council: Haringey Council Service: Maya Angelou Rising Roots Family Hub We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Social Worker – Parenting Capacity Assessments to join the specialist team at Haringey Council. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and developing service specialising in court-directed and Public Law Outline (PLO) parenting capacity assessments, helping inform important decisions about children's safety, welfare and future care arrangements. You will work alongside experienced social workers, senior practitioners and outreach workers, delivering high-quality assessments and supporting positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families. About the Service The Maya Angelou Rising Roots Family Hub provides a range of specialist services, including: You will be joining an established and expanding specialist team committed to delivering high-quality assessments and improving outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities * Undertake comprehensive parenting capacity assessments, including court-directed and PLO assessments. * Complete specialist ParentAssess assessments to evaluate parenting capacity, strengths and areas of concern. * Observe parent-child interactions and undertake direct work with children, parents and families. * Gather and analyse information from multiple sources to produce evidence-based assessments. * Apply psychodynamic frameworks to understand family relationships and parenting dynamics. * Identify safeguarding concerns, risks and protective factors, making appropriate recommendations. * Work with vulnerable children and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. * Undertake direct work with disabled children and young people, including those experiencing change and loss. * Contribute to effective case planning and intervention strategies. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies and multidisciplinary professionals. Essential Requirements * Recognised Social Work degree or equivalent qualification. * Current Social Work England registration. * Minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience. * Experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families. * Experience undertaking parenting capacity assessments, ideally using ParentAssess. * Strong knowledge of safeguarding thresholds, child protection procedures and relevant legislation. * Understanding of psychodynamic approaches and family dynamics. * Excellent analytical, assessment and report-writing skills. * Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. * Strong communication, relationship-building and multi-agency working skills. * Independent Parenting Capacity Assessments. * Family outreach support. * Family Group Conferences. * Caring Dads parenting programme. * Supervised family time for families with children. What's on Offer? * £37.52 per hour (Umbrella). * Opportunity to work within a specialist Parenting Capacity Assessment Team. * Exposure to complex court-directed and PLO assessments. * Opportunity to develop specialist assessment and safeguarding experience. * Work within a supportive and developing service at Haringey Council. Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK Location Wood Green, London (Haringey) Interested? If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker with strong parenting assessment, safeguarding and analytical skills, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity! For more information, contact Natasha Haddon
Social Worker - Assessment and Safeguarding in London employer: LinsCare
Join our dedicated team in Colindale, London, where we prioritise a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in Adult Social Care. We offer competitive rates, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a commitment to person-centred practices that promote independence and wellbeing for both staff and residents. Experience the satisfaction of working in a role that truly values your expertise and fosters growth within a vibrant community.
