Job description
Role: Parent Assess Practitioner
Salary: £33.30 per hour
Location: Sandwell Children’s Trust
Job Type: Temporary / Contract
Shifts: 30-37 hours per week (Full-time, 4 days per week, or flexible arrangements such as 37 hours across 4 days or 10 days across 9)
Benefits:
- Flexible working options available
- Hybrid working (2-3 days office-based)
- Opportunity to work within a specialised parenting assessment service
- Competitive hourly rate
About the Role:
Sandwell Children’s Trust is looking for exceptional Parent Assess Practitioners. We are seeking social work qualified practitioners with at least 4 years post-qualifying experience. Ideal candidates will be trained in the Parent Assess model and have recent experience of undertaking parenting assessments with parents who have cognitive needs, learning needs, and/or a learning disability.
We are currently looking to recruit 1 additional practitioner who will carry out the work on either a full-time or 4-day-per-week basis. We are also happy to consider flexible working patterns, including 37 hours across 4 days or condensed hours across 9 days.
The role involves working alongside social work teams within Child Protection and Court Services. This is a non-case holding role, focused on delivering high-quality parenting assessments and expert court reporting.
You will be required to confidently provide evidence in court and produce high-quality, court-ready reports. There will also be opportunities to undertake additional specialist assessments, including risk assessments, together or apart assessments, and child impact reports.
The role sits under the oversight of a Service Manager who will manage allocations and quality-assure all assessments.
Duties include:
- Assessing families using the Parent Assess model and the Infant Care-Index video feedback tool
- Acting as an advisor to support the implementation of the Parent Assess model within Sandwell Children’s Trust
- Acting as an Expert Witness to provide evidence-based, child-centred recommendations
- Preparing clear, analytical, and court-ready reports
- Attending legal and care planning meetings as required
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Comprehensive Assessment: Conduct detailed parenting and risk assessments
- Care Planning Contribution: Provide informed recommendations to support care planning decisions
- Safeguarding: Promote the safety and wellbeing of children at all times
- Advocacy: Ensure assessments are evidence-based and reflect the child’s best interests
- Collaborative Working: Work closely with social work teams, legal professionals, and multi-agency partners
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, high-quality reports suitable for court proceedings
Who We Are Looking For:
- Education: Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
- Experience: Minimum 4 years post-qualifying experience, with strong background in parenting assessments
- Specialist Knowledge: Experience using the Parent Assess model (preferred)
- Court Skills: Confident in giving evidence and preparing court-ready reports
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and report-writing ability
- Confidence working in court environments
- Resilience and empathy when working with complex family situations
Collaborative Mindset:
A proactive team player committed to safeguarding, high-quality assessment, and positive outcomes for children and families.
Why Join HCRG Staffing?
HCRG Staffing is one of the leading healthcare recruitment companies in the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we have exclusive access to more roles than any other agency.
With a strong reputation for delivering skilled temporary healthcare staff across the UK, we offer not just a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a vital difference in people’s lives. Whether you’re an experienced professional or looking for your next opportunity, you’ll benefit from flexible working patterns and career growth opportunities.
HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, or disability.
