Parenting Assessor - Flexible Time & Family Support

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Flexi time

Pension scheme

Incremental pay rise

Cycle to work

Leisure discounts

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Parenting Assessor to support vulnerable children, young people and families. You will conduct high-quality parenting assessments in line with the East Midlands framework, focusing on positive outcomes for children and safeguarding.

The role involves working with parents, carers, schools, Children’s Social Care and health services, delivering detailed reports and engaging multi-agency partners to promote stability and permanence for families

Qualifications

• Experience assessing children and families' needs.
• Ability to build trust with parents and carers.
• Strong safeguarding and risk awareness; ability to manage safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families' needs.
• Engage with parents and carers, including those reluctant to engage.
• Provide support with respectful challenge to enable change.
• Identify and manage risk with focus on safeguarding.
• Produce accurate records and analytical reports for meetings.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and connect families to support.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and relevant guidance.

Skills

Assess family needs

Relationship building

Safeguarding knowledge

Report writing

Multi-agency work

Education

NVQ3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Parenting Assessor to support vulnerable children, young people and families. You will conduct high-quality parenting assessments in line with the East Midlands framework, focusing on positive outcomes for children and safeguarding.

The role involves working with parents, carers, schools, Children’s Social Care and health services, delivering detailed reports and engaging multi-agency partners to promote stability and permanence for families