Structured social work assessment and care planning to identify safeguarding concerns, clarify support needs, and outline next steps.
### ACCESS & INFORMATION REVIEW
Relevant background information is reviewed at the outset, including the presenting concern, known risks, current support arrangements, and any immediate welfare issues. The purpose is to establish the scope of the assessment and identify any urgent safeguarding considerations.
### INITIAL ASSESSMENT
A structured social work assessment is carried out to understand the person’s circumstances, presenting needs, daily functioning, and any factors affecting safety, wellbeing, or independence. The assessment focuses on practical needs, risk indicators, and the level of support required.
### SERVICE PREPARATION
Where appropriate, existing records, referral details, and available collateral information are considered to support a proportionate and informed response. This stage helps define the most suitable care planning approach and any immediate actions needed.
### WORK COMPLETION
The assessment findings are used to develop clear care planning advice, identify priority actions, and outline suitable support options. Where safeguarding concerns are present, the response is shaped around risk reduction, escalation routes, and coordination with relevant services.
### FINAL CHECK & HANDOVER
A concise summary of the assessment outcome is prepared, covering identified needs, risks, recommended next steps, and any limitations in the information available. Where further involvement is required, the findings are handed over to the appropriate service or professional for continued action.
> Qualified Social Worker
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> Assessment completed, care needs clarified, and next steps documented or escalated as required.
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> This service is not urgent intervention. Immediate danger, serious deterioration, or urgent safeguarding concerns require prompt escalation to emergency or safeguarding services.
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