Job Title: Qualified Social Worker (Residential
Parenting Assessment Unit)
Salary Band: £35,000 – £45,000 (pro rata) dependent on qualifications
& experience
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London/Kent
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a dedicated and qualified Social
Worker to join our Parenting Assessment Unit. This is an exciting opportunity
to be part of a unique and expanding organisation where you will play a pivotal
role in assessing parenting capacity and coordinating support programmes for
families in placement. The successful candidate will work closely with
multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality assessments and positive
outcomes for families.
Benefits
• Starting
allowance of 28 days (pro rata) annual leave
• Small
caseloads for better quality assessments
• Specialist
training from the UK’s leading experts in attachment and child development
• Flexible
working environment
• Group
facilitation opportunities
• Employee
Assistance Programme – offering wellbeing support for staff and their
families
Key Responsibilities
• Undertake
timely and high-quality parenting assessments for families in placement
• Coordinate
and deliver tailored support programmes for families
• Ensure
compliance with current regulations, legislation, and best practice
guidelines
• Supervise
and support junior staff and key workers within the unit
• Provide
expert analysis and recommendations within written assessment reports
• Work
collaboratively with local authorities, legal representatives, and other
professionals
• Participate
in multi-agency meetings and contribute to case planning
• Form
part of an on-call team as required
• Promote
the organisation’s values, ensuring professional standards are maintained
at all time
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
• A
recognised Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work, DipSW, or
equivalent)
• Registered
with Social Work England
• Eligible
to work in the UK
• Minimum
of 2 years’ experience in Children and Families social work
• Experience
in undertaking parenting assessments
• Knowledge
of child care legislation and statutory/regulatory guidelines governing
Parenting Assessment Centres
• A
full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Strong
understanding of child development, safeguarding, and risk assessment
• Ability
to work flexibly, adapt to challenges, and maintain confidentiality
Desirable Skills and Experience
• Previous
experience in a residential parenting assessment unit
• Experience
in court report writing and giving evidence in legal proceedings
• Knowledge
of attachment theory and trauma-informed practice
• Training
in group facilitation
• Experience
supervising junior staff or support workers
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter
outlining their suitability for the role.
For more information, please email info@safehavenpau.co.uk
Contact us via our website - https://safehavenpau.co.uk/
Join our team and make a real difference in the lives of families in need of support, assessment, and positive change.