极速赛车168最新开奖号码 Comments on: Judge slams council over poor quality social work assessments

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Anon

Anon — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 22:10:14 +0000

In reply to Anon. If the courts didn't direct that these assessments were completed in a matter of weeks instead of the government guidelines (12 weeks) then maybe this wouldn't have happened. I'm afraid this could be any social worker and I feel sorry for those that have been named. Cheshire East are no better or worse than other authorities in reference to the above comment

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 20:43:51 +0000

No new surprises, Cheshire east are well below the service levels expected, clueless and inadequate, and do not act in the best interests of children. An immediate review is necessary of all cases.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Billy Todd

Billy Todd — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 19:22:56 +0000

I’m guessing that the court process has been somewhat tetchy neither judge nor social workers appear to be able to work with the child and her family to find the best way to address the identified dangers..guess that doesn’t fit with the current adversarial approach that everyone thinks is ‘safe’.In my view.all the adults ( there’s at least 10 mentioned just in the above description) should be round the table trying to figure out how to give this child the best possible arrangement..come on guys,get your wigs off and stop pretending that this process makes a significant positive difference.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: muser

muser — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:29:20 +0000

In reply to anonymous. No response needed...

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: muser

muser — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:19:42 +0000

In reply to Jw52. It was rhetorical. My point was regarding the assessment and that checks should have highlighted the discrepancies.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Longtime SW

Longtime SW — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:34:17 +0000

In reply to anonymous. Whilst I partly agree with you where WAS the management input at senior level? All support funding for support plans whatever the outcome has to be signed off and agreed, supposedly with supporting eveidence including assessments as part of the information

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Anita Singh

Anita Singh — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:44:42 +0000

In reply to anonymous. Dear Anonymous, in your zeal to point the finger of blame at the SW, please explore how these assessments were filed without the Service Manager's signature, as most documents have two signatures, one by the author of the report and then a second by the Service Manager signing off the report. In addition, the LA has solicitors who represent and are well versed in the standard and quality of assessments expected by the Courts. Where are the draft reports with amendments, feedback, questions posed by those reading the documents prior to filing? Where was the Service Manager's signature? This is not about making excuses. The assessment is filed by the Local Authority. The SW does not make unilateral decisions or unilateral assessments, but based upon a clear process of gathering information, DBS checks, exploration of key factors such as the potential for the carer to manage issues such as contact, safeguarding etc. etc. There is a clear line of accountability within the LA and the judge should be clearly aware. Why did the Judge not summon the Team Manager, Service Manager and if need be the Director to the Court? The buck stops with whoever is at the top and not the bottom of the chain. If the assessment is poor, that reflects the standards of management of the case.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Sociofriend

Sociofriend — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:06:00 +0000

Councils are not prioritizing we taking of care or service. There is a huge emphasis on cost cutting. The victims of such an ethos will always be in the front line, be it the service user or the front line professionals.
The families and friends of service users, will always be affected by the shoestring service on offer. The accountability of anyone in the Local Authority with lines of responsibility for front line professionals, is of course way beneath the headline.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:34:18 +0000

I’m glad the judge came down heavy – I’m sure the report was ‘read’ it’s indicative of many problems within SW at present including poor management oversight. I hope the SW receives the support and guidance they need and is not referred to HCPC ! That’s a whole topic within it’s self.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Nell

Nell — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:42:09 +0000

In reply to anonymous. In which case, why on earth do we have Heads of Service, if not to identify gaps in skills and competence? It was my job to sign off on these for Court and as an accountable person I would expect to be criticised if standards were falling short. Hopefully an internal review will be able to establish who did what and the social workers may not be the scapegoats in the end.