Social Worker Parenting Assessor – Fixed term

Job title:

Social Worker Parenting Assessor – Fixed term

Company

Achieving for Children

Job description

Job InformationAchieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about usSocial Worker Parenting Assessor – Fixed termAs a Social Worker Parenting Assessor you will be undertaking Parenting Assessments, you will conduct in-depth family assessments on behalf of the allocated social worker to determine parenting capacity and child welfare needs, providing expert assessments and recommendations for tailored interventions to support parents and children. You will be allocated approximately 6 parenting assessments to complete at any one time and will have supervisory support from a Team Manager.Operational areaWindsor and MaidenheadPrimary place of workMaidenhead Town Hall, SL6 1LFAppointment typeFixed TermLength of contract9 monthsBusiness areaChildren’s Social CareFull time/Part timeFull-timeSalary from£44,799 (G8.49)Salary to£48,932 (G8.52)Hours37Estimated Interview date/sTBCClosing Date27/04/2025Job Reference1976Documents(PDF, 393.52kb)About the roleTo be a Social Worker Parenting Assessor you will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people. Key Responsibilities of this role will include:

• Conducting family assessments, thoroughly assessing families to evaluate parenting capacity, risk factors and support needs.
• Parenting capacity assessment, evaluate a parent’s understanding of child development.
• Develop Interventions, collaborate with parents and relevant stakeholders to develop tailored support plans and interventions.
• Report writing, prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, including risk assessments and case plans within directed timescales.
• Liaise with stakeholders, work closely with social workers, other professionals, and external agencies to provide a safe and nurturing environment, and their capacity to meet the child’s emotional, educational, and healthcare needs.
• Child welfare needs, identify and address any concerns regarding the child’s safety, well-being, and developmental needs. ies to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting families.
• Adhere to regulations and Best Practices.

I you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact hiring manager Lynda Gutteridge viaAbout you

• Educated to a degree level with a relevant professional qualification in social work
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field i.e. social work, leadership and management
• Active SWE registration, enhanced DBS and proven evidence of continuing professional development
• Parent Assess qualification (desirable)
• Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions to challenges across a diverse set of stakeholders, including children, young people and their families. Advocating the voices of those we are working with.
• Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy) and producing accurate reports, presentations, and written updates to a range of stakeholders (which may include families, children or young people).

About our benefitsWe are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.)
• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• Flexible working options – helping to keep a good work life balance
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of staff benefits and discounts
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer . For our Recruitment Journey,Important InformationStart dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).For more information about AfC: Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Expected salary

£44799 per year

Location

Windsor, Berkshire – Maidenhead, Berkshire

Job date

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:00:55 GMT

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