Description

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking experienced Parenting Assessors for several temporary positions within the Derbyshire area for an initial duration of three months. These are full-time positions working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Overview: The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children and families by assessing parenting capacity, identifying strengths and risks, and supporting positive change. You will undertake high-quality parenting assessments using the East Midlands Parenting Assessment Framework, providing clear analysis of parenting strengths, areas for development, and the impact on children's safety, wellbeing and development. Main Duties: * Undertake comprehensive parenting assessments and provide evidence-based analysis and recommendations * Work directly with children, parents and carers, building positive relationships while providing support and respectful challenge * Assess risk, parenting capacity and the ability of parents to meet their children's emotional and developmental needs * Facilitate and observe family time sessions, assessing parent-child interactions, attachment and attunement * Work collaboratively with social workers, health professionals, education providers, police and other partner agencies * Produce clear assessments, reports and recommendations for use within multi-agency and legal processes * Identify strengths, barriers and capacity for change within families Essential Criteria: * Relevant professional qualification in social care, childcare, family support or a related field * Experienced in assessing the needs of children and families * Experience of working with families experiencing emotional, personal or practical difficulties * Strong assessment, analytical and report-writing skills * Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and child-focused practice * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills * Ability to work independently and effectively within a multi-agency environment If this role is of interest, please apply with your up-to-date CV