Hybrid Social Worker: Parenting Capacity & 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

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