Parent Assessor - Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS) (Full Time)
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
About this job
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Be part of something new. Build specialist expertise.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Parent Assessor (ECAS)</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Children’s Care & Support</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We are recruiting to our new Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS) — an innovative service focused on delivering high-quality, court-ready parenting assessments that improve outcomes for children.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills in assessment and court work within a supportive and forward-thinking team.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">As an ECAS Parent Assessor, you will work as a specialist practitioner, delivering analytical parenting assessments within pre-proceedings and care proceedings.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">You will:</span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Complete high-quality, child-focused parenting assessments</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Produce analytical, court-ready reports</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Contribute to timely decision-making and reduced delay</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Work collaboratively with legal services and partner agencies</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Develop expertise in court-based social work practice</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>
Special requirements for this post
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We welcome applications from qualified and experienced candidates. You will need to have a Social Work. You will need to hold a current SW England registration.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Children’s Department of Barring Services check.</span></p>
About you
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Why Join ECAS Now?</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Be part of a new and growing specialist service</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Build expertise in assessment and court work</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Benefit from strong supervision and development opportunities</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Work within a high-performing, supportive team environment</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Access clear career progression pathways</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Experience of working with children and families</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Strong analytical and communication skills</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Commitment to high-quality, child-focused practice</span></li> </ul>
About us
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Make a Difference Where It Matters Most</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Help shape better decisions for children through high-quality assessment work</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">If you like the sound of moving to an authority where social workers are truly valued, get in touch with us today for a confidential discussion about this post by emailing socialcarerecruitment@lbbd.gov.uk</span></p>