Social Services say i need to quit job

Darksparkle

If you work at least 16hrs and your partner claims DLA or PIP you could claim help with childcare through tax credits (based on income). That way baby is being cared for whilst you are at work.

topaztiger1983

OK had a Case conference today & our daughter had been placed on a child protection plan (to be reviewed in 6 months), the issues surrounding work are still not clear, gonna have a chat with SW tomorrow, but my employer is saying I have to work at least 4 hours a week as my contract states that I must or be in breach of my contract, SW seems to be trying to push for me to stay in work at least part-time, but will have a new SW in January 2016, as current one is only duty SW (although she wanted to take the case on, but was not allowed to as she is duty SW only)

All professionals have spoke of us in a good light, but historic events & my partners Learning difficulties have dictated that we need a CPP

tomtontom

Thanks for the update TT.

I wanted to wish you and your partner a happy and peaceful Christmas. Out of all the posters on here you stand out as someone that has turned their life around this year, your work ethic is one we could all learn from and there's clearly nothing you won't do to make a better future for you and your family.

I truly hope those in SS etc see all the good work you've done to move your life forward, and wish you and your family all the best for the new year xx

surreysaver

Who passed on the pregnancy information to Social Services, and was it done with fully informed consent? If they OP and partner feel they can handle it, then they should be left alone to handle it.

My advice on how to prevent information flowing within the NHS is for those to take if they wish, if they do not want information about themselves flowing without their consent.

topaztiger1983

surreysaver wrote: »

Who passed on the pregnancy information to Social Services, and was it done with fully informed consent? If they OP and partner feel they can handle it, then they should be left alone to handle it.

My advice on how to prevent information flowing within the NHS is for those to take if they wish, if they do not want information about themselves flowing without their consent.

MIdwife passed on pregnancy info to SS, with full consent from us, we have been open and honest throughout this pregnancy

surreysaver

Well, that is what you get for being open and honest. Never trust these people. They are not your friends....

anamenottaken

surreysaver wrote: »

Well, that is what you get for being open and honest. Never trust these people. They are not your friends....

It is not about being "friends".

The midwife would have felt duty bound to pass on the information any way and it is so much better to do it with the consent of the parents involved. It would look so bad if they had attempted to withhold the information.

Personally I don't tell officialdom/medics more than I absolutely have to but this is a situation where you do need to be open in order to get as much help as possible.

bouicca21

Midwives can tell whether it is a first or later pregnancy and if op and his partner had lied they would automatically have flagged it up as a cause for concern. OP is right to be open and honest. A situation that resulted in the removal and adoption of their first child must have involved serious safeguarding concerns. And whether OP is or is not correct in saying that this child wil fare better, social services are bound to have input to make sure.

I hope all goes well. But the concern here has to be for the child rather than the feelings of the parents. OP sounds as if he will step up to the mark. Good for him.

RuthnJasper

topaztiger1983 wrote: »

I don't know how that would work as I am only on a 4 hour contract.

Hi Topaz; congratulations on turning your life around and achieving a better place in the world - that must have been hard and required a lot of courage.

I am a bit confused though - You say that you have lots of support from family in the area and that you're on a 4-hour contract in your job. Would a reliable family member (or several in a rota) be able to sit with your partner and child whilst you are at work? Then, you may not have to lose any hours.

Whatever happens, I wish you all the best. Hope you and your partner have a great Christmas and New Year.

(I am SO angry at surreysaver's post about hoodwinking the NHS and social services that I can't think of a reply that wouldn't get me PPR'd)

Rx

topaztiger1983

I was thinking about the family help myself just trying to sort it wiv SS