Location: Selly Oak, Birmingham
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Pay Rate: £13 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 is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering the chance to transition into a permanent role following a successful temporary period.
You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments that inform care planning and court proceedings. Working closely with families, you will observe and record parenting capacity, childcare 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 childcare 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 for internal use and potential Court proceedings
Observe and record interactions between children, parents, and environmental factors
Provide appropriate advice, guidance, and support to families in line with agreed programmes
Work collaboratively with Case Managers, Team Managers, and Training Managers
Maintain professional standards aligned with safeguarding and organisational values
Adhere to 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
Mandatory induction shift required prior to working independentlyEssential Requirements
Experience working with families within 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 independently and as part of a team
Strong understanding of safeguarding practice and professional boundaries
Flexibility to work a rota including nightsImportant Notes
This placement is subject to client-specific requirements
Certain individuals may not be eligible to return to this service
Candidates must meet all compliance and suitability criteriaWhat We Offer
Temp to perm opportunity with long-term career potential
Supportive team environment
Structured induction and ongoing guidance
Opportunity to make a real impact on children and families
A role that directly influences care planning and safeguarding decisions
Salary description
£12.80 - £500.00 per hour