Family Court Advisor (QSW) - Cafcass- Flexible Base Available

Eden Brown Synergy; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join their Work to the First Hearing team, based flexibly in Peterborough or nearby areas. Candidates must possess a degree in social work and have at least 2-3 years of relevant experience in a Children’s Team, including court engagements. This position offers various associated benefits including DBS check and referral bonuses.

Benefits

DBS check processed and paid for

Referral bonus for referring a colleague

Bonus for finding your own job

Twice weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant support

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2–3 years post-qualification experience working in a Children’s Team.
• Proven ability to conduct Section 7 and Section 37 reports.
• Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Section 7 reports to assist the court in child proceedings.
• Prepare Section 37 reports concerning child welfare as directed by courts.
• Interview families and document findings for the court.

Skills

Experience in a Children’s Team

Court experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Cafcass requires a Qualified Social Worker to join their Work to the First Hearing team. The role can be flexibly based in Peterborough, Chelmsford, Leicester, Lincoln or Norfolk. Suitable candidates must have a degree in social work and at least 2–3 years post-qualification experience working in a Children’s Team with Court experience.

About Cafcass

Cafcass is the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service. Cafcass usually becomes involved in child proceedings once an application is submitted to the court. The role of Cafcass is to safeguard and promote the welfare of children by considering their needs, wishes and feelings in child cases. The court typically asks Cafcass advisors to work with families and advise the family court of the interests, needs, wishes and feelings of a child.

Responsibilities (Section 7 and Section 37 reports)

• A Section 7 report is requested by the court to assist in reaching a decision on a child proceedings case concerning the welfare of a child. The report helps the court consider a family dispute between the parents and determine an outcome.
• A Cafcass Section 7 report may be needed in matters such as:
• Child Arrangements Order – determining who the child lives with and who has contact; for information on contact orders see the related page.
• Prohibited Steps Order – preventing one parent from certain actions or decisions without the other parent’s permission.
• Specific Issue Order – determining a specific question arising in relation to a child.
• The report will contain background information, key facts and, most importantly, the child’s needs and wishes in line with the Welfare Checklist. The Cafcass officer or social services will typically see the child and interview both parents separately. The section 7 report includes the officer’s findings and recommendations for the family court to consider when making an order.
• A Section 37 report is prepared when the courts are concerned about a child’s welfare. The court may direct a local authority to investigate the child’s circumstances and report findings to the court. The author of the report will be a qualified professional social worker with experience in dealing with children and families, and the report may be prepared by Cafcass or the local authority.

What to expect in the interview process

The report will include the officer’s findings after interviews with the parents and the child. If you are interested in this position, please apply or send your CV to Rebecca Knight or contact the recruiter for more information.

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend
• Bonus for finding your own job
• Twice weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search and beyond

Don’t forget: Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn’t for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. Your expert recruitment consultant is Rebecca Knight. Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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