Non case holding parenting assessor

Parenting Assessors (Qualified Social Workers) x3
Location: Remote

Job Title: Case Progression Officer (Qualified Social Worker) x1
Location: Hybrid (office-based working required)

 

We are seeking experienced and motivated Qualified Social Workers to join our service in two key non-case holding roles: Parenting Assessors and a Case Progression Officer. These roles are central to delivering high-quality, timely outcomes for children and families through robust assessment, planning, and partnership working.

As a Parenting Assessor, you will undertake high-quality, evidence-based parenting assessments that directly inform safeguarding and permanence decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete comprehensive, analytical parenting assessments
• Produce clear, high-quality reports suitable for court and care planning
• Work within statutory timescales and legal frameworks
• Contribute to robust, defensible decision-making for children and families
• Engage effectively with families and professionals to gather and analyse evidence

About You:

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration
• Strong assessment and analytical report-writing skills
• Experience in court work and care proceedings
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and permanence planning

As a Case Progression Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and effective progression of pre-proceedings and care proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive forward pre-proceedings and care proceedings within statutory timescales
• Ensure high-quality evidence and clear care planning
• Liaise effectively with legal services and partner agencies
• Support the quality and consistency of assessments across services
• Monitor and track case progression to improve outcomes for children

About You:

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration
• Strong understanding of legal processes and care proceedings
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively across teams
• Experience in improving practice and driving timely case progression

• Flexible working arrangements (including remote opportunities)
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on outcomes for children and families