Independent Social Work Consultancy

Independent social work support, when it matters most

Whether you are a solicitor, local authority, school or family, navigating safeguarding and family court matters can feel overwhelming. OBK Social Care Consultancy provides clear, independent assessments, expert reports and trusted advice across the UK, delivered with compassion, professionalism and a child-centred approach.

  • Confidential enquiries welcome
  • Nationwide UK service
  • Remote and in-person appointments
Social Work England Registered
Enhanced DBS Checked
Professional Indemnity Insured
Independent Practitioner
Safeguarding Specialist
Nationwide UK Coverage

How we can help

Practical, independent social work support across four core areas. Each service has its own page setting out who it is for, what to expect and how to get started.

Court-Related Services

Family court proceedings can be stressful, complex and emotionally draining. We provide clear, balanced welfare reports and expert opinion that help courts, solicitors and families make informed decisions with confidence.

Child & Family Assessments

Families involved with children's services often face anxiety and uncertainty. Our independent assessments are fair, evidence-based and focused on children's safety, family strengths and long-term wellbeing.

Safeguarding Consultancy

Keeping pace with safeguarding duties, policy change and compliance is demanding. We help schools, charities and organisations strengthen practice, reduce risk and feel confident their people are protected.

Contact Supervision

Contact arrangements can be sensitive and emotionally charged. We create safe, child-centred sessions and provide clear, professional reporting so parents, professionals and courts have reassurance.

Why choose OBK

  • Professional expertise

    Years of frontline children's social care and assessment experience behind every piece of work.

  • Truly independent

    No employer ties or fixed agendas. Our assessments and reports are balanced, fair and led by the evidence.

  • Child-centred approach

    The voice and welfare of the child sits at the heart of every assessment, observation and recommendation.

  • Timely delivery

    We agree clear timescales at instruction, keep you updated, and meet the deadlines we set.

  • Cultural competence

    Sensitive, respectful work with families from a wide range of cultural, religious and lived experience backgrounds.

  • Clear, useful reports

    Plain English reports that courts can act on, solicitors can rely on, and families can understand.

  • Flexible delivery

    Face-to-face visits across the UK and secure video sessions, arranged around your case and family.

  • Confidential and respectful

    Every enquiry, conversation and assessment is handled with discretion and professional integrity.

Clients we work with

OBK works collaboratively with a wide range of professionals and private individuals across the UK, bringing the same independent, child-centred standard to every instruction.

Local authorities
Solicitors
Family courts
Schools & academies
Charities
Fostering agencies
Adoption agencies
Private clients

Need independent social work support?

Whether you need an assessment, expert opinion, safeguarding advice or simply a confidential conversation, we are here to help. Get in touch today and we will respond promptly.

Confidential enquiries welcomeNationwide UK serviceRemote and in-person appointments