Qualified Children's Social Worker

Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's social services organisation based in Greater Manchester is seeking a Qualified Children's Social Worker. This role involves conducting assessments and directly engaging with children to represent their views in court. Candidates must have registration with Social Work England and relevant experience in social work. The position is full-time, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working with children and families in a social work capacity.
• Experience in Family Court proceedings is an advantage.
• Organised and resilient with the ability to manage workload effectively.
• Organised and resilient with ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and engage directly with children.
• Advocate for arrangements prioritising the best interest of the children.

Skills

Engagement with children

Risk assessment

Advocacy

Mediation

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

Qualified Children's Social Worker role at Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service).

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments and directly engaging with children to understand and represent their views and wishes to the court.
• Using expertise in robust risk assessment and mediation to advocate for arrangements that prioritise the best interest of the children.

Who we’re looking for

• You must be registered with Social Work England
• You’ll have demonstrable, relevant experience of working with children and families in a social work capacity
• Experience in Family Court proceedings and understanding of Private and/or Public Law would be an advantage
• Organised and resilient with ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Employment type

• Full-time

Location

Greater Manchester

Salary and benefits

The advertised salary reflects our 2024/25 pay award. We are awaiting confirmation of our 2025/26 when salaries will be updated to reflect this.

Notes

We are providing information as part of Cafcass and do not include external boilerplate postings. This description retains the essential job content and EEO considerations.