Social worker being personal.

[RDH21]

Hi my social worker is making things personal against me and using her own personal concerns which i feel is wrong as ive done nothing wrong but jump through hoops for them

[K3nny]

Hi. I have been battling a social worker and her manager for many months and believe me they will do whatever it takes to make their case stronger. When I was in court applying for guardianship the social worker (opposing my application),stated that my voice often sounded slurred when I phoned her office! I have about 2 shandies in a week, in the evening after badminton!

It gets worse. In the court report she stated our foster child C said, 'that at night when she's gone to bed I watched adult movies'. I have Netflix. Is there an adult in the country who doesn't sometimes watch over 18 films? Is there a better time to watch adult movies than when your child is in bed? Of course she was had cleverly phrased the words to imply they were pornographic films - which was totally untrue and possibly a slanderous statement.

K3nny

[Suzie, FRG Adviser]

Hi my social worker is making things personal against me and using her own personal concerns which i feel is wrong as ive done nothing wrong but jump through hoops for them

Dear RDH21

Thank you for your post and welcome to the parents’ discussion board.

You have given very little information about how children’s services became involved with your family. The concern that you have mentioned in your post is that the social worker on your case is making things personal and using her personal concerns. It is difficult to really advise you as you do not say what things you are referring to, the social worker can form a professional view in looking at your case.

It might help you to read our advice sheets Family support where children are on a child in need plan or Child protection procedures where there is a child protection plan.

Unfortunately, I am unable to offer you more advice as there is insufficient information. If you have an issue with the social worker, it might help if you ask for a meeting with the social worker’s team manage so you can let him or her know about your concerns.

Should you wish to speak to an adviser please telephone our free confidential advice line on 0808 801 0366. The advice line is open from 9.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday.

I hope this helps.

Best wishes

Suzie

[THEBIGMAN]

I've had over 3 years my wife died Xmas eve 14 they assesed my 17 yr old son **** a danger by looking at him for 5 minutes 3 yr ago no basis my son had no criminal record never arrested I got new social worker she has said my other son ***** 14 then as a danger now on same basis of last social worker she told me on phone & was laughing my daughter ****** is 7 now please these people are incompetent my new social worker approved my child minder a registered foster patent to look after my daughter while I went work then told school all was ok then wrote in court report it was neglect & said I dumped my daughter at last minute she takes great pleasure in giving bad news laughs down phone at me I'm at my wits end HELP

[Suzie, FRG Adviser]

Dear THEBIGMAN,

Welcome the Parent’s Forum and sorry for the delay in responding to your post.

It appears that children services have assessed both your sons as being risky to your daughter and that you have been neglecting your daughter, is that correct? There are currently court proceedings.
For me to advise you further, it would be helpful if let me know what the court proceedings are about. Have children services taken care proceedings? If so, here are FAQ’s about care proceedings .

I can see that you are having difficulties with the social worker. These
Tips may help. However, you could always discuss your concerns with your solicitor.
Best wishes,

Suzie