Our Services

Independent social work assessments

Undertaking meaningful and good quality assessments and decision making informed by evidence-based analysis
Provide expert reports on diverse aspects of social work as instructed by Local authority and partner agencies
Align assessments to safeguarding procedures, ensure the safety and wellbeing of children are central in every assessment

Adopt a non-judgemental approach in contact arrangements – whether supported, supervised or in the community
Keep children within reach of non-resident parents during separation and other concerns/issues
Create a safe space and appropriate level of support for children in relationship building with parents to ensure children have good quality and safe contact
Uphold a culture of empathy, sympathy and sensitivity to all situations of children requiring contact
Seek out positive outcomes with the best interests and safety of children

Parenting assessments covering all aspects of parenting and safety of children within the family
Undertaking specific assessments, special guardianship assessments/orders, independent reports and further addendum assessments in respect of children
Home parenting assessments and agreements where Local Authority and Courts have initiated care proceedings
Assessing parental insight for children subject to Interim care orders (ICO) and Interim supervision orders (ISO)

Deployment of social workforce to local authority and partner agencies
Sharing knowledge, expertise and best practices in all aspects of social work with a capable work force
Effectively working with other professionals, developing areas of collaboration with Local authority for the supply, and training of the workforce
Provide suitable services and interventions as outlined in contractual agreements and instructions for independent assessments at all stages

Provide welfare checks on adhoc basis, and reports on living arrangements of children
Undertaking parenting assessments and insights into parental capability for the wellbeing of children
Cross system working and interagency assessments as mandated by partner agencies

Robust decision and time specific assessments related to care/support needs, accommodation, welfare and finances as directed
Undertaking reviews in line with agreed timescales for fluctuating and situational capacity issues
Assessment options for capacity and incapacity and outcomes in line with liberty protection safeguards
Consulting other people and key persons for their views about the person’s best interests

Help separating parents with appropriate mediation arrangements, in line with parenting plans
Work with partner agencies to facilitate speedy organisation of contact and independent reports for best interests of the child
Ensure court orders and local authority responsibility are met through timely reports to support the mediation process through supported decision making
Rounded assessments with an acceptable timetable for implementation and management of agreed plans

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