Qualified Social Worker - Court

Connect2Dudley; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Dudley is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker for the Court team in Dudley. The role focuses on children and families in pre-proceedings and care proceedings, ensuring safeguarding and statutory duties are met.

You will deliver high-quality assessments and court reports while working with legal professionals and partner agencies to secure the best outcomes. The role requires strong court experience and adherence to the DfE 3-year cumulative local authority experience rule, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience handling court proceedings for children.
• Strong report writing and evidence preparation for court.
• DfE requirement: 3 years’ cumulative local authority experience in England.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of court-involved children and families.
• Prepare assessments and court reports for proceedings.
• Collaborate with parents, legal professionals and partner agencies.

Skills

Court experience

Report writing

Child protection

Job description

Qualified Social Worker - Court

£41

Hybrid Arrangement - 3 days on site

Dudley Children's Services is looking to recruit for experienced and motivated Social Workers within the Family Help Service. The role will specifically focus on providing high-quality social work services to children and families involved in pre-proceedings and care proceedings, ensuring that children's welfare remains paramount. The post holder will manage complex cases where there are significant safeguarding concerns and will undertake all statutory duties in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.

The Role

You will work within a specialist Children's Social Work Court Team, managing a caseload of children and families where court proceedings are underway or being considered.

The role will involve completing assessments, preparing high-quality reports and evidence for court, and working closely with children, parents, legal professionals and partner agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker with strong court experience and you will need to evidence this within your CV and at interview.

DfE Requirement - 3 Years perm cumulative experience with English Local Authority (Including ASYE). Please ensure this is highlighted on the CV.

Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates