Social Worker – Parenting Assessment Team
We are looking for a qualified children's social worker to join our Parenting Assessment Team. You will be a qualified children's social worker with at least 2 years’ post‑qualifying experience, including recent experience in undertaking parenting assessments, preferably using the Parent Assess model, and a good understanding of parenting programmes. You will have great communication skills and be able to engage with parents of diverse backgrounds and work alongside social work teams. You will also be confident in providing evidence for the Family Courts.
Shropshire is expanding the Parenting Assessment Team supporting our Restorative and Relational Practice, working with parents to assess their strengths and identify any gaps or risks. You will hold a caseload of complex assessments under one of our experienced Team Managers. The team will be using the Parent Assess model.
Responsibilities
* Conduct parenting assessments using the Parent Assess model.
* Engage with parents from diverse backgrounds.
* Collaborate with social work teams.
* Provide evidence for the Family Courts.
* Hold a caseload of complex assessments under the supervision of an experienced Team Manager.
* Support the development of restorative and relational practice.
Qualifications
* Qualified children's social worker.
* Minimum of 2 years’ post‑qualifying experience.
* Recent experience in parenting assessment, preferably using the Parent Assess model.
* Good understanding of parenting programmes.
* Strong communication skills.
* Ability to engage with diverse families.
* Confidence in providing evidence for the Family Courts.
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