Home conditions observation record/framework

This sheet is an excellent tool which provides social workers with a structure/framework to observe and record home conditions. The framework considers living area, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and garden. We recommend that social workers complete this with the family or ask the family to highlight…


Keep Safe: A guide to personal safety

An easy read guide about personal safety covering the following areas: How to keep safe at home How to keep your home safe How to keep safe when out and about How to keep safe on buses How to keep safe on trains How to…


Home safety check – risk assessment (Template)

This home safety check risk assessment has been originally designed for childminders however it can be also used by social workers when identifying any potential hazards/risks within a home environment of a child. It guides you to look for potential hazards in the area of…