Qualified Social Worker, Court Pod

TN United Kingdom; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join a Court Pod in Wrexham, focused on supporting children and families through court proceedings. The role involves managing complex cases, liaising with professionals, and attending court. The ideal candidate must have relevant experience and qualifications in social work.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Easy online registration process

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt and reliable payroll

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Post-qualified experience required.
• Social Work England/Wales registration mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated caseload of up to 6 families.
• Provide support to children at risk and their families.
• Attend and give evidence in court.

Skills

Liaising with other professionals

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Working with children on the Child Protection Register

Managing a caseload effectively

Working in a multi-agency setting

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

I’m currently seeking a qualified Social Worker who is required to join a Court Pod that sits within the looked after children’s team based in North Wales.

The Court Pod work specifically with Children and families through Court Proceedings. We are recruiting for Experienced Social Workers to manage an allocated caseload of up to 6 families within court proceedings, which includes the management and decision-making involved with cases, some being high complexity and/or high-risk cases. These may be related to Child protection/ Care & Support/ Deprivation of liberty /cases subject to Court action/ school attendance, providing social worker support to children / children at risk and their families and carers.

You will be expected to be office based twice per week. A condensed week may be considered.

As a qualified Social Worker will have experience of:
• Liaising with other professionals
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Working with children on the Child Protection Register, Looked after Children and Duty and Assessment
• Attending and giving evidence in court
• Working within busy authorities and able to manage a caseload effectively
• Working in a multi-agency setting

As a qualified Social Worker you MUST be:
• Social Work England/Wales registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK license
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Why Choose Pertemps?
• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all Social Work roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Ongoing compliance managed for you.
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Referral scheme
Not interested but know someone who is? At Pertemps Social Care, we know that great talent attracts great talent. We offer a generous £250 referral bonus if you make a referral to us! The best part? There’s no limit to the number of referrals you can make, so spread the word and multiply your rewards!

Further information
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.

If this is something that you are interested in please send your CV to Catherine.Rogerson@ pprsocialcare.co.uk or call 07928668059 to discuss.