At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct in-depth parenting assessments and support families with complex needs.
- Company: Join a highly-rated Family Assessment Centre with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, low caseload, career progression, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Enjoy regular team events and quick interview processes for suitable candidates.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in families' lives while enjoying a close-knit work environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with 2+ years of experience in children's social work.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
NonStop Consulting is working with a specialist Family Assessment Centre with a Good Ofsted rating, to assist them in finding an experienced Assessing Social Worker. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, supportive service providing residential parenting assessments for families with complex needs. You will have a maximum caseload of just 3 families at a time, allowing you to work closely with children and parents and complete thorough, high-quality assessments.
Benefits:
- Salary of £42,000 - £48,000 per annum
- Good Ofsted rating
- Very low caseload - maximum of 3 families
- Small service supporting only 6 families at a time
- Supportive and close-knit team
- Regular team days and events
- Experienced Social Work-led management team
- Career progression opportunities
- Some flexibility to work from home when completing reports may be available
- Free on-site parking
- Company pension
- Interviews available quickly for suitable candidates
Key Responsibilities:
The Assessing Social Worker will complete robust parenting assessments while working directly with children and their parents throughout their placement. You will supervise Family Support Workers, work alongside Social Work Assistants to gather evidence for assessments, monitor families' progress and contribute to formal review meetings. You will also ensure safeguarding remains central to the assessment process and work closely with local authorities and other professionals.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with at least 2 years' post-qualified experience
- Recent frontline Children's Social Work / Child Protection experience
- Recent court experience
- Experience completing parenting assessments is essential
- Strong assessment and report-writing skills
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through this website or contact Roxana Andrei at NonStop Consulting.
Assessing Social Worker employer: NonStop Consulting
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