Our Services

Through our highly experienced, court-compliant, and available Independent Social Workers we provide expert evidence as required of independent assessments for courts, local authorities, solicitors, and individuals, including:

• PAMS/Parent Assess Parenting       assessments
• Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Assessments
• Viability/Connected Persons (Family and Friends) Assessments
• Sibling Assessments
• International Connected Carer Assessments
• Specialist Risk Assessments (e.g., domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health, CSE risk)
• Section 7 & Section 37 Court Reports
• Immigration and Human Rights Social Work Reports
• Age Assessments
• Form F Fostering Assessments & PARs 

We also complete assessments worldwide, supporting children and families with international connections i.e across Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and the Americas, ensuring cultural sensitivity and adherence to Home Office guidance.
All our ISW's are registered with Social Work England, hold an enhanced DBS and we will have obtained references from previous employers.

At Beacon Social Care, we work in partnership with Local Authorities, Solicitors, and legal teams to provide high-quality, responsive services in a wide range of statutory contexts. We support families and professionals involved in:

• Children in Need (CIN) plans
• Child Protection (CP) plans
• Children Looked After (CLA) placements
• Public Law Outline (PLO) interventions
• Supervision Orders and Care Proceedings

Our approach is grounded in systemic family practice and early intervention. We believe that, wherever it is safe and appropriate, families should be supported to remain together through practical, structured and compassionate support.

Parenting & Family Support Services
Our team provides tailored, hands-on support to vulnerable families through:

• Child Protection and Welfare Visits – carried out by qualified professionals to monitor safety, provide support, and offer guidance to parents and carers.
• Return Home Interviews – delivered sensitively following missing episodes to explore underlying issues, reduce repeat absences, and help young people feel heard.
• Supervised Contact – facilitating safe, structured family contact in the home or community, focusing on rebuilding relationships and promoting emotional security.
• Family Group Conferences and Family Network Meetings – helping families identify their own support solutions and build safe, sustainable care plans.
• Home-based Support – including help with routines, home cleanliness, meal preparation, and modelling of positive parenting strategies.
• Supported Community Assessments – as an alternative to residential settings, offering professionals a clear picture of family functioning within the home environment.
• Respite Support – short-term, structured respite packages to give families a break or to support children during times of crisis or transition.

Our aim is to reduce risk, promote stability, and support parental capacity. We are committed to family preservation wherever it is safe to do so and understand that practical, wraparound support can make the difference in outcomes for children.

At Beacon Social Care, we deliver expert independent social worker assessments in immigration matters of Deportation Appeals, Asylum, Private Family Life and Human Rights cases. Our Independent Social Work Assessors are trauma-informed and compliant with Practice Direction 35 on Experts and Assessors and Practice Direction 10 for Expert Evidence in the Immigration & Asylum Chamber.

Even on emergency basis, we provide expert immigration social work assessments and support for separated migrant children and young people. We know that Local Authorities face pressures, so we offer bespoke services to navigate the complexities of the immigration and asylum system alongside statutory responsibilities for Looked After Children.

Our team of experienced independent social workers regularly undertake the following assessments;

• Age assessments
• Social work assessments for immigration cases
• Human Rights Assessments
• Best interest assessments

We deliver high-quality, court-standard reports which focus on:

• Impact of separation on children and vulnerable family members
• Parenting capabilities and care needs assessments
• Independent social circumstances assessments

We may accept Legal Aid funded instructions and offer

Children’s Home Consultancy & Support
We offer practical, tailored support to help residential settings meet regulatory expectations and provide high-quality care.

• Regulation 44 Visits – Monthly   independent monitoring with honest, helpful feedback.
• Location Risk Assessments – In-depth reviews of the surrounding area to help keep children safe.
• Monthly Property Inspections – Ensuring the home remains safe, comfortable and compliant.
• Quality Assurance Audits – Full service reviews to identify strengths and areas for development.
• Ofsted Preparation & Mock Interviews – Realistic preparation to help staff feel ready and confident.
• Policy & Template Support – Clear, effective documents tailored to your service.
• Leadership Coaching & Supervision – Supporting managers and staff to build skill, confidence and resilience.

Training & CPD
We deliver relevant, down-to-earth training that makes a real difference in daily practice. Delivered in person or online.

• Safeguarding Children & Adults
• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
• Bespoke Training Solutions – Created to reflect your service’s unique needs and challenges.

All our trainers are experienced professionals who understand the demands of frontline work.

Ready to Talk?
If you're a children's home, local authority or care provider looking for expert support, training, or staffing—Beacon Social Care is here to help.

Email: [email protected]