Can you sue the social services?

You may be able to claim against social services if the local authority failed to manage your family appropriately, leaving you in a situation where you suffered abuse or neglect that could have been avoided.

Can you request a new social worker?

If you do wish to request a change of Social Worker for your child then you should speak to the Social Worker first and then to their Team Manager. It is best to put a formal request for a change in writing, either a letter or email and you should keep a copy. Generally my advice is to cooperate with the Social Worker.

Can a child request a new social worker?

You do not have the right to demand that your child’s Social Worker is changed because you do not like them. If you do wish to request a change of Social Worker for your child then you should speak to the Social Worker first and then to their Team Manager.

What power do social services have?

What are social services? Social services have a statutory obligation to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and can provide a wide range of services to children and their parents, usually within the own home environment and co-ordinated by a social worker.

What happens when children’s services receive a referral?

What happens when Children’s Services receive a referral? When information is received, by way of a referral, which indicates that there are concerns about the safety and well-being of a child, Children’s Services have 24 hours to decide what type of response is required. In making this decision, the social worker will have to determine whether:

Who can request family support services from social services?

A parent or other adult family member or an older child may request family support services from social services at times of stress or for help regarding a particular child or family problem.

Who should make a referral to Rotherham children’s social care?

Anyone who has concerns about a child’s welfare should make a referral to Rotherham Children’s Social Care. Within Rotherham, the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is the principal point of contact for welfare concerns relating to children. See Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).

Do I have to record any concerns about a child’s welfare?

Concerns about a child or young person’s welfare must always be recorded whether or not further action is taken.