Senior Social Worker - Parenting Assessor Job at Bracknell Forest Council (Bracknell)

Job Responsibility

To complete in-depth, analytical parenting assessments (including pre-birth), with a clear focus on parental capacity and capacity to change within PLO and care proceedings, and to produce high-quality reports that provide robust analysis and clear recommendations within stipulated timescales
Complete additional assessments, such as risk assessments or 'Together and Apart’ assessments, when required
Promote listening to children at every opportunity
ensuring their views are heard, recorded and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner
To coordinate multi-agency contributions to assessment, planning and intervention, working within the multidisciplinary Family Safeguarding Model to drive change and provide effective support
Attend Permanency Planning meetings and contribute to the care planning for children
Participate in regular reflective supervision, providing analytical assessment findings and recommendations in monthly group case supervisions alongside the allocated social worker and partners
To support and mentor less experienced colleagues including newly qualified Social Workers, Family Workers and Social Work Students

Proven expertise in completing detailed, analytical assessments and producing high-quality reports
Ability to make professional judgments and recommendations based on analytical assessment and review
Confidence in preparing comprehensive court reports and giving evidence in court
Registered with Social Work England
At least three years’ post-qualifying experience in Children’s Social Care, including significant experience in child protection, care planning, and legal processes
Experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework

28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days
Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance
Paid employee volunteering scheme
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility)
Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration
Reimbursement of Social Work England registration
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club
4% Annual Retention Payment after 1 year's service