Social Worker - Single Assessment
* Location: Leicester City Offices (Hybrid working)
* Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 Per Year
* Job Type: Full-time
* Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Join our dedicated team in Leicester as a Social Worker, focusing on Single Assessments. This role is crucial for evaluating referrals to determine the level of need or risk for children and families. You will work in a dynamic environment that requires strong analytical skills and a compassionate approach.
Day-to-Day of the Role:
1. Evaluate referrals to assess the level of need or risk for children and families.
2. Build relationships through home visits, interviews, and direct work with children.
3. Liaise with professionals such as teachers, GPs, health visitors, and police to gather relevant information.
4. Assess parental capacity, environmental factors, and family dynamics to identify risks and protective factors.
5. Investigate concerns of significant harm and incorporate findings into the Single Assessment.
6. Write detailed assessments that inform Child Protection Conferences, Children in Care Reviews, and other statutory meetings.
7. Ensure assessments are completed within the required timeframe—typically within 10 to 40 days, depending on urgency.
8. Apply critical thinking and evidenc...