CSW - Social Worker - Assessment And Safeguarding

LinsCare; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Haringey Council is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Parenting Capacity Assessment (PCA) Team in the Social Care pathway. This temporary, hybrid role involves conducting comprehensive parenting capacity assessments, interviewing families, and contributing to court proceedings and care planning.

The role requires a recognised Social Work degree, SW England registration, and at least 3 years of post-qualifying experience in safeguarding and court processes, with a

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• 3+ years' post-qualifying social work experience.
• Experience undertaking parenting capacity assessments.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding thresholds, child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience of court-directed and/or Public Law Outline processes.
• Knowledge of psychodynamic approaches to understanding family dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• Experience undertaking direct work with disabled children and young people, particularly during periods of change and loss.
• Must have a UK passport or a full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive parenting capacity assessments, including specialist ParentAssess.
• Observe parent-child interactions and conduct interviews with parents and family members.
• Gather and analyse information from multiple sources to inform assessments.
• Work with vulnerable children, young people and families, promoting positive outcomes and safeguarding.
• Apply a psychodynamic framework to understand family relationships and dynamics.
• Produce clear, analytical and high-quality assessment reports to support court proceedings and care planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Safeguarding

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

CSW - Social Worker - Assessment & Safeguarding (Social Care Qualified)

Location: Haringey, London

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office

Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: Temporary

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Children's Social Worker (CSW) to join Haringey Council's specialist Parenting Capacity Assessment (PCA) Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a strong, dynamic and developing team responsible for undertaking court-directed and Public Law Outline (PLO) parenting capacity assessments.

The team works closely with children and families to assess parenting capacity, identify needs and risks, and inform effective care planning and intervention strategies.

As part of the role, you will:

• Undertake comprehensive parenting capacity assessments, including specialist ParentAssess assessments.
• Observe parent-child interactions and conduct interviews with parents and family members.
• Gather and analyse information from multiple sources to inform assessments.
• Work with vulnerable children, young people and families, promoting positive outcomes and safeguarding.
• Apply a psychodynamic framework to understand family relationships and dynamics.
• Produce clear, analytical and high-quality assessment reports to support court proceedings and care planning.

About the Service

• Independent parenting capacity assessments.
• Outreach support for children and families.
• Family Group Conferences.
• The Caring Dads parenting programme.
• Supervised family time for families with children.

You will join a specialist team currently consisting of four social workers, two senior practitioners and two outreach workers. The service is on an exciting journey of development and expansion, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to its continued success.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A recognised Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• A minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying social work experience.
• Significant experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families.
• Experience undertaking parenting capacity assessments, ideally including ParentAssess.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding thresholds, child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience of working within court-directed and/or Public Law Outline processes.
• Knowledge of psychodynamic approaches to understanding family dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality assessment reports.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• Experience undertaking direct work with disabled children and young people, particularly during periods of change and loss.
• Strong safeguarding practice, cultural awareness and the ability to identify and manage risk effectively.
• Must have a UK passport or a full right to work in the UK.

Haringey Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to perform at their best.

The Council recognises the importance of a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and communities.

If you are an experienced, passionate and dedicated Social Worker with a strong background in child protection, safeguarding and parenting capacity assessments, we would love to hear from you.