Social Worker - Parenting Assessment Specialist in West Kirby

Are you passionate about helping families thrive? Our client is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Social Worker to join a specialist Parenting Assessment unit located in the Greater Merseyside area. This organisation is committed to ensuring every child has a safe, nurturing home environment. The role involves working within a residential programme designed to support and evaluate parents' ability to provide high-quality care over a 12-14 week period. This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker with a strong desire to make a meaningful difference in family lives. The position offers flexibility, including full-time, part-time, or fixed-term contracts, and provides a chance to work at the forefront of family transformation projects. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of up to five families, delivering expert assessments, reporting, and safeguarding within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-standard parenting assessments, including specialist MALD assessments (training provided), and prepare court-ready reports such as Position Statements and weekly updates.
• Oversee quality assurance of weekly reports and case notes, providing clear guidance to Family Support Workers.
• Engage creatively with families, adapting to different learning styles and helping parents understand their child's developmental milestones.
• Balance safeguarding responsibilities with promoting parental independence, ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and coordinate with independent social workers as needed.
• Participate in a shift rota to provide on-call support to the team.

Essential Criteria

• A recognised Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 1 year's relevant social work experience, preferably within family support or assessment services.
• Demonstrates strong critical reflection skills, effective written communication, and competence in working with complex, high-risk cases.
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines, child developmental stages, and GDPR regulation.
• Committed to anti-discriminatory practice and able to work effectively with families from diverse backgrounds.

Desirable Criteria

• A valid driving licence with appropriate insurance.
• Experience with Quality Assurance systems or performance management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.

Why Join?

The organisation values their staff by offering a collaborative environment that encourages professional development. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing programmes, free on-site parking, discounted food options, a competitive pension scheme, and 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Please note that all contact details, including phone numbers and email addresses, have been excluded to uphold the strict privacy and anonymisation protocols. The position is based in the Greater Merseyside region, offering regional proximity and community engagement.