Parenting Assessor

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Children’s Services for a dedicated and proactive individual to support families facing complex and challenging circumstances.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support to children, young people, and families, promoting personal, social, and educational development.
• Identify and support vulnerable children to achieve safety, stability, and long-term positive outcomes.
• Motivate and empower families to engage in change, including managing challenging behaviours.

• Undertake the preparation and presentation of comprehensive reports to present to court, drawing on complex information and analysis to inform recommendations and decision‑making.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working with children, young people, and families facing emotional or practical difficulties.
• Strong report writing skills, including court documentation.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and provide guidance to partner agencies.
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Proficient in IT systems and tools.

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexi-scheme
• Local government pension scheme.
• Annual incremental pay increases.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres and more benefits.

If you're a motivated professional looking to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: Tracy Reader tracy.reader@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 26th May 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.