Pathfinder Children's Social Worker — Remote & Impactful

Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service); England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional retention payments

Wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Job summary

A national children's service in Staffordshire is seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker for its Pathfinder Team. This role supports family court decisions and requires a valid Social Work England membership. Candidates should have experience with children and families, ideally in a child protection context. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a £4k professional retention payment to encourage applicants.

Qualifications

• Valid Social Work England membership required.
• Previous experience in child protection and assessment context.
• Familiarity with Family Court proceedings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Be the voice of children and young people in family court decisions.

Skills

Social Work England membership

Experience with children and families

Report writing skills

Organisational skills

Resilience

Job description

A national children's service in Staffordshire is seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker for its Pathfinder Team. This role supports family court decisions and requires a valid Social Work England membership. Candidates should have experience with children and families, ideally in a child protection context. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a £4k professional retention payment to encourage applicants.