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How long the assessment takes. To begin with, the social worker will do a short assessment which will take 3 weeks to talk to everyone. Sometimes if there are lots of things going on in your life, the social worker will need to do a bigger assessment which will take a few more weeks.
During the assessment a social worker will usually come to your home to talk to you. They should ask you for information about your child, for example sleeping patterns, eating habits and how your child communicates, and whether you have any other children to look after.
How long does it take for social services to do a risk assessment?
The government requires us to complete this initial assessment within seven working days, so once we have set a time to see you and your children you should try and keep this. We understand that some issues are more complex so the assessments may take longer.
What is social work assessment process?
Assessment is a core activity of social work practices, which should be a process capable of responding to dynamic factors in the lives of service users. Assessment is founded on partnership with service users, but may be undertaken in both voluntary and involuntary contexts.
Unless the child or children in question requires immediate protection, the majority of cases will begin with a social worker conducting a multi-agency assessment under section 17 of the Children Act 1989. The assessment needs to be carried out within 45 days from the point of referral.
What happens after a single assessment?
What happens next? Following the assessment if it is decided that services should be offered, then a new worker may be allocated and introduced to you and your family from within Children’s Social Care.
What makes good social work assessment?
Have good technical knowledge of relevant law, frameworks and methods of assessment. Be systematic and rigorous with evidence on which judgements are being made, appreciating any limitations. View the method and your conduct of assessments self-critically. Weigh the potential harms and benefits of risks.
What is an unfit mother UK?
What exactly is an unfit parent? The legal definition of an unfit parent is when the parent through their conduct fails to provide proper guidance, care, or support. Also, if there is abuse, neglect, or substance abuse issues, that parent will be deemed unfit.
How long does single assessment take?
Investigations are carried out using an assessment called The Single Assessment. This assessment can take up to the statutory limit of 45 days working days. Many assessments can be completed more quickly than this.