Senior Parental Assessor – Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS) (Full Time

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Senior Parental Assessor – ECAS (PO5)

Be part of something new. Shape better futures for children.

Senior Social Worker – Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS)
Children’s Care & Support

We are recruiting to a new and exciting opportunity within our new Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS) — a specialist, innovative service transforming how we support children and families through pre-proceedings and care proceedings.

This is a unique opportunity to join at the early stages of a new and ambitious service, working at the forefront of expert assessment, court practice and service development.

About the Role

As a Senior Social Worker in ECAS, you will act as a senior specialist practitioner, delivering and overseeing high-quality parenting and family assessments to inform court decision-making.

You will:

• Undertake and quality assure complex, court-ready parenting assessments
• Provide practice leadership, mentoring and professional challenge
• Present evidence within the Family Court
• Drive analytical, evidence-based and child-focused practice
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

Special requirements for this post

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.

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.

About you

Why Join ECAS Now?

• Be part of a brand-new, specialist assessment service
• Shape practice standards and assessment models from the outset
• Develop advanced expertise in court work and expert assessment
• Gain exposure to multi-agency and judicial working
• Progress into leadership or specialist roles

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration
• Significant experience of court and assessment work
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills
• Ability to influence and improve practice

About us

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Join us to help deliver high-quality assessments that support timely decisions and better outcomes for children.

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