Qualified Children's Social Worker

Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service; Nottingham, Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Children’s Social Workers to join their Private and Public Law teams. In this vital role, you will engage directly with children, conducting assessments to ensure their voices are heard in court. With a focus on safeguarding and welfare, you will utilize your expertise in risk assessment and mediation to advocate for the best arrangements for children. This position offers flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while making a significant impact in the lives of families. Join a supportive team committed to your development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Extensive wellbeing support

Excellent benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Resources and equipment provided

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• 3+ years of experience in social work with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and engage with children to represent their views in court.
• Advocate for arrangements prioritizing children's best interests.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Mediation

Child Engagement

Education

Social Work Registration

3+ years of experience

Job description

We are hiring Children’s Social Workers for our Private and/or Public Law teams.

Working in the Private and/or Public Law teams, Children’s Social Workers (or as we will professionally call you - Family Court Advisers) are involved in a combination of cases where families require assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved, or the local authority has serious concerns and requests Cafcass involvement.

Children’s Social Workers' key responsibilities include:

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

Who we’re looking for

• You must be registered with the Social Work England regulator.
• You’ll ideally have at least 3 years’ experience working with children and families in a social work capacity.
• Experience in Family Court proceedings and understanding of Private and/or Public Law is advantageous.
• Organized and resilient, with the ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Location

While these roles have a contractual base in our Nottingham or Derby offices, our teams work flexibly and remotely. Your proximity to the office doesn’t always have to be a critical consideration, allowing you to work in a way that suits you best.

We provide resources, equipment, and support so that you can be the voice of children and young people when family court makes critical decisions about their futures.

We offer extensive wellbeing support, excellent benefits, and a dedicated team committed to your development.