Job Title: Social Work Assessor (Residential Parenting Assessment)
Hours:
1 x 40 hours (with on call responsibilities performed on a rota basis)
Pay: £34,500 per year (reviewed upon successful completion of Probation Period)
Location: Kings Heath, Birmingham
If you have the drive and ambition to offer the best experience to parents and their children who are resident and undertaking parenting assessments then this may be the role for you.
Our Parenting Assessments are individually tailored according to the needs of the family, with a focus upon ‘the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families’ and the parents’ ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of their child. The wellbeing of the children is our primary focus, ensuring that the baby or child’s needs are met at all times.
The purpose of the Social Work Assessor role:
1. To undertake Parenting Assessments on a residential basis, and when required on a day and community basis;
2. To ensure that the needs of babies/children are being promoted and that their safety and wellbeing is being upheld;
3. To work as part of a Team in supporting Parents in developing the skills to parent successfully and live independently;
4. To coordinate placements/assessments and exit plans, as well as detailed plans of work for each family on your caseload.
5. To write reports and attend Court as required, ensuring the contribution of the team is incorporated;
6. To plan and undertake direct work with children and families as required, considering and analysing information to include in reports ad assessments.
7. To organise placement review meetings, and chair and minute the meetings. Attend Lac Reviews, Core Group meetings and CP meetings as required.
8. To liaise with Local Authority Social Workers, Children’s Guardians and solicitors;
9. To liaise with families, other professionals and agencies as required;
10. To support the Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Service;
11. To act as a consultant to other Staff Members;
12. To ensure that the Residential Family Centre regulations and National Minimum Standards and organisational policies and procedures are implemented.
We are looking for:
1. Skills, knowledge, abilities:
1.1 Knowledge and understanding of the Assessment Framework, and the ability to carry out and contribute to complex parenting assessments;
1.2 Knowledge of Parenting skills and strategies, and the abilities to support Parents in delivering these;
1.3 Understanding and knowledge of the needs of Young Parents or Parents-to-be;
1.4 Understanding and knowledge of some of the difficulties that may impair parenting abilities, such as learning difficulties, experience of care, mental health, substance misuse, and abilities to support parents in addressing difficulties.
1.5 Expertise and understanding of child development and attachment theory;
1.6 Expertise and understanding of child protection;
1.7 Effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage, and communicate effectively with Parents and Young children; alongside a kind, epithetic nature.
1.8 Excellent written skills, and presentation in order to present a positive professional image of the organisation;
1.9 Good IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and records;
1.10 The ability to undertake research and contribute to the ongoing development of the service;
1.11 The ability to undertake group work;
1.12 The ability to demonstrate initiative, develop ideas and plan, deliver and evaluate effective work with families;
1.13 The ability to advocate and work closely with other professionals, families and agencies on behalf of Families;
1.14 Knowledge of the agencies and bodies involved in the provision of services for families and the ability to be part of multi-agency working;
1.15 The ability to work in a non-discriminatory way and with respect and positive regard for families and colleagues;
1.16 Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and guidance;
1.17 Ability to maintain health and safety at work;
1.18 Understanding and knowledge of team working and group dynamics, and the ability to work as a team member;
1.19 Ability to give appropriate guidance and support to colleagues through discussions and team working, acting in a consultant role in relation to aspects of direct work;
2. Experience:
2.1 Minimum of 2 years relevant experience of working within statutory child care work;
2.2 Experience of giving evidence in Court for care proceedings
2.3 Experience of carrying out in-depth parenting assessments;
2.4 Experience of undertaking direct work with individuals and in undertaking group work;
2.5 Experience of multi-agency, multi-professional working;
3. Qualifications and Training:
Social Work qualification (Degree, Dip SW or equivalent), and preferably post qualifying award.
4. Other:
4.1. Social Work England registration, and a commitment to ensure continued registration;
4.2. A willingness to work flexibly including occasional evenings, and weekends if required; taking part in the on call rota.
4.3. A commitment to being involved in, and ensuring a high quality service is provided at all times;
4.2 A commitment to Continuous Professional Development and life-long learning;
4.3 A commitment to providing a positive role model to Parents and colleagues;
4.4 A current Driving Licence and the use of a car, or an ability to travel;
4.5 A satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure;
Benefits of working for Twenty Four-Seven
We can offer:

• The chance to work for a service that has been rated Good in it's first Ofsted inspection;
• An accessible, supportive management team and a clear Mission Statement which sets out our values and philosophy;
• A thorough induction, providing an outline of the organisation, the policies and the role staff are expected to play;
• An annual training plan which affords staff the opportunity to pursue specialist training to ensure job enrichment;
• The opportunity for ongoing training and CPD opportunities.
• A workplace culture that promotes and supports the health and wellbeing of all staff.
• A clear progression path to promotion within the company; regular supervision sessions to assist development.
• Work within a supportive, friendly and nurturing team;
• Company pension;
• Paid breaks;

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £34,500.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you able to reliably travel to Kings Heath on a daily basis?

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Social work: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Social Work England Registration (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Social Work Assessor HH