For Local Authorities & Children's Services
Independent Social Work Services for Local Authorities
OBK Social Care Consultancy supports local authorities with independent assessment work, safeguarding expertise, capacity support, and specialist social care services.
We provide professional, evidence-based assessments that assist children's services teams in making informed decisions regarding child welfare and family support.
Services for local authorities
Flexible independent capacity and specialist assessment work delivered nationwide.
Parenting Capacity Assessments
Robust, analytical assessments of parents and carers to inform child in need, child protection, and care planning.
Pre-Birth Assessments
Pre-birth risk and parenting assessments to support safeguarding planning before delivery.
Viability Assessments
Timely viability assessments of family and friends as potential connected carers.
Connected Person Assessments
Full Regulation 24 / connected person assessments to inform placement decisions.
Risk Assessments
Specialist risk assessments around domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health, and complex safeguarding.
Child & Family Assessments
Single assessments completed to local authority and statutory standards.
Contact Supervision
Professional supervised contact with clear analytical reports.
Safeguarding Consultancy
Strategic safeguarding advice for senior leaders, panels, and frontline teams.
Case Audits
Independent audits of cases against statutory guidance and local frameworks.
Independent Reviews
Independent reviews of decision making, practice quality, and learning from cases.
Quality Assurance Support
Quality assurance support including dip sampling, thematic reviews, and practice feedback.
Workforce Capacity Support
Additional independent capacity to clear backlogs and meet statutory and court deadlines.
Why local authorities work with OBK
- Independent and objective assessments
- High quality analytical reports
- Child-centred practice
- Safeguarding expertise
- Flexible capacity support
- Timely turnaround times
- Nationwide service delivery
- Professional communication and partnership working
Confidential enquiries welcomeNationwide UK serviceRemote and in-person appointments
Challenges we help solve
Practical, partnership-based support for the pressures children's services teams face every day.
- Assessment backlogs
- Staff shortages
- Court deadlines
- Complex safeguarding concerns
- Placement and family viability decisions
- Independent review requirements
- Quality assurance pressures
How we work
- 1
Referral received
Secure referral with key documents and the questions you need answered.
- 2
Initial consultation
A short call to confirm scope, timescales, and any safeguarding considerations.
- 3
Assessment planning
Agreed assessment plan, methodology, and lines of enquiry.
- 4
Evidence gathering
Interviews, observations, professional liaison, and document analysis.
- 5
Analysis and recommendations
Clear, balanced analysis with evidence-based recommendations.
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Final report delivery
Court-compliant final report delivered to your agreed deadline.
Need independent social work support?
Speak with OBK Social Care Consultancy today to discuss your requirements. We support local authorities across the UK with flexible, nationwide capacity.
Professional referrals can be submitted directly to referrals@obksocialcare.co.uk.
Confidential enquiries welcomeNationwide UK serviceRemote and in-person appointments