Parenting Assessor - Children's Services - Derbyshire

Caritas Recruitment; Long Eaton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment in Derbyshire is seeking a Parenting Assessor to join our Children's Services team. You will conduct parenting assessments through interviews, observations, and home visits to inform tailored support plans that safeguard children's welfare.

The role requires a social work degree with registration, proven experience in child protection or family support, strong analytical and communication skills, and knowledge of relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• A social work degree or equivalent qualification, with registration with the relevant professional body.
• Proven experience in child protection, family support, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex family situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to working with families.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and policies affecting children's services.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive parenting assessments through interviews, observations, and home visits.
• Preparing detailed reports that reflect findings and recommendations for intervention.
• Collaborating with social workers, health professionals, and other stakeholders to develop effective support strategies.
• Providing expert testimony in court as needed, ensuring the best interests of the child are represented.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices in child welfare.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate approach

Legislation knowledge

Education

Social work degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting families and enhancing child welfare? We are seeking a dedicated Parenting Assessor to join our Children's Services team in Derbyshire. In this role, you will play a crucial part in assessing the parenting capabilities of individuals and families, ensuring that children are provided with safe and nurturing environments. Your expertise will contribute to the development of tailored support plans aimed at improving family dynamics and promoting positive outcomes for children.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive parenting assessments through interviews, observations, and home visits.
• Preparing detailed reports that reflect findings and recommendations for intervention.
• Collaborating with social workers, health professionals, and other stakeholders to develop effective support strategies.
• Providing expert testimony in court as needed, ensuring the best interests of the child are represented.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices in child welfare.

To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A social work degree or equivalent qualification, with registration with the relevant professional body.
• Proven experience in child protection, family support, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex family situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to working with families.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and policies affecting children's services.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, access to professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.