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Family Assessment Worker
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Temporary
Pay Rate: £12.62 per hour
Shift Pattern: Days & Nights (including lone working nights)
Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Assessment Worker to join a residential family assessment service supporting families where there are Child Protection concerns. This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments that inform care planning and court proceedings.
You will work closely with families, observing and recording parenting capacity, child care tasks, and family interactions in line with the National Assessment Framework, ensuring all assessments are objective, detailed, and professional.
Key Responsibilities

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team within a residential assessment setting
Supervise and observe child care tasks and family routines
Undertake direct work and individual sessions with families to promote positive parenting
Produce high-quality, objective, evidence-based assessment recordings
Complete detailed written reports, which may be submitted as part of Court proceedings
Observe and record interactions between children, parents, and environmental factors to inform recommendations and future planning
Provide appropriate advice, guidance, and support to families in line with agreed programmes
Work in partnership with colleagues including Case Managers, Team Managers, and Training Managers
Maintain professional standards aligned with organisational values and safeguarding requirements
Adhere to all policies relating to confidentiality, health & safety, and safeguarding
Shift & Environment Requirements

Night shifts require female staff due to service requirements
Lone working applies on night shifts
CCTV operates throughout the building
All successful candidates must complete a mandatory induction shift prior to working independently
Essential Requirements

Experience working with families involved in Child Protection or safeguarding services
Strong observation, assessment, and report-writing skills
Ability to produce clear, factual, and court-ready documentation
Professional, objective, and non-judgemental approach
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Strong understanding of safeguarding practice and professional boundaries
Flexibility to work across a rota including nights
Important Notes

This placement is subject to client-specific requirements.
Certain individuals are not eligible to return to this service.
Candidates must meet all suitability and compliance criteria before placement.
What We Offer

Supportive team environment
Structured induction and ongoing guidance
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes for children and families
A role that directly influences care planning and safeguarding decisions172 Sellywood Road Selly Oak Birmingham West Midlands B30 1TJ United Kingdom