Child and early years officers

writes up case notes, prepares reports, keeps up-to-date records on clients

AI tools like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot can draft case notes and reports from structured inputs or voice recordings, significantly reducing administrative time while humans review for accuracy and sensitivity.

advises clients and their families on available resources

AI can help compile and summarise local resource directories quickly, but tailoring advice to a specific family's circumstances and building trust still requires human interaction.

makes referrals to other agencies such as social services and educational psychologists

AI can help identify appropriate agencies and generate referral letter drafts, but professional judgment about when and to whom to refer, and managing relationships with agencies, remains human-led.

works with social worker to identify, plan and deliver appropriate support to families facing a variety of difficulties

AI tools like ChatGPT can help draft support plans or suggest intervention frameworks, but the collaborative, relational work with social workers and vulnerable families requires human judgment and empathy.

attends meetings with colleagues and outside agencies

AI tools like Otter.ai can transcribe and summarise meeting notes, but active participation, professional dialogue, and relationship-building in multi-agency meetings are inherently human activities.

deals with issues relating to poor attendance at school

AI can help analyse attendance data patterns, but addressing root causes requires direct human engagement with children, families, and schools in sensitive, trust-based conversations.