Qualified Children's Social Worker

Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service; Plymouth, Exeter; 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 Law teams. In this role, you will be the voice for children in family court, advocating for their best interests. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments and directly engaging with children to ensure their views are heard. With a focus on flexibility, you will have the opportunity to work from home while receiving comprehensive support and resources. This role not only offers a chance to make a significant impact on children's lives but also provides extensive wellbeing support and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Resources and equipment

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and experienced in working with children.
• Ability to conduct assessments and represent children's views.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and engage directly with children to represent their views.
• Apply expertise in risk assessment and mediation for children's welfare.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Mediation

Child Engagement

Organizational Skills

Resilience

Education

Registered with Social Work England

3+ years experience in social work

Job description

We are hiring Children’s Social Workers for our Private Law teams.

Working in the Private Law teams, Children’s Social Workers (or as we will professionally call you - Family Court Advisers) are involved in a range of cases where families either need 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.
• Applying expertise in 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.
• Ideally, you will have at least 3 years’ experience working with children and families in social work.
• Experience in Family Court proceedings and knowledge of Private and/or Public Law would be advantageous.
• You should be organized, resilient, able to work independently, and effectively manage your workload.

Location

While these roles are based in our Plymouth Office covering Cornwall or our Exeter Office covering Devon and Torbay, our teams work flexibly and remotely. Therefore, proximity to the office is not always essential, allowing you to work in a way that suits you best.

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

We also offer extensive wellbeing support, excellent benefits, and a supportive, inclusive environment.

Next steps / Timelines

We aim to follow this timetable, though dates may change:

• Sunday 11th May 2025
• Final Interview: Thursday 22nd May 2025

Contact: [e-mail]

We encourage you to review our offer and pre-employment checks. Feel free to ask questions about these checks during your application, which will remain confidential.

Successful applicants will undergo pre-engagement checks, including a DBS check. For details, see our Cafcass DBS policy.

We look forward to your application!