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Why Assess?

The Critical Blog

It means active listening – letting the service user speak (or communicate in whatever way they find easiest), and becoming an active part of their account, reflecting their thoughts and helping them use their own perspective to improve their own self-knowledge and self-efficacy.

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Social Worker Home Visit Checklist to Take Note Of

Social Work Haven

This is why many agencies and local authorities have adopted standardised social worker home visit checklists. Through a home visit, social workers seek to assess the living environment and gain insight into the family’s welfare as well as identify any potential safety risks or concerns.