Social Worker - Cafcass - Liverpool - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care provider in Liverpool seeks a Qualified Children’s Social Worker to serve as a Family Court Adviser. This ongoing full-time locum position offers flexible and remote working options. You will engage with children, prepare reports, and work closely with legal professionals, ensuring the best interests of the children in family court proceedings.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Experience with children and families, ideally including Section 7 – Private Law work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Family Court Adviser in Private and Public Law.
• Engage with children to gather their views.
• Prepare detailed reports for the court and advocate for children's best interests.
• Conduct risk assessments and facilitate amicable solutions.
• Collaborate with legal professionals in court hearings.

Skills

Organised

Resilience

Autonomous working

Mediation skills

Education

Social Work England registered

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Qualified Children’s Social Worker – Cafcass
Location: Liverpool, UK
Salary: £37.75 per hour
Contract: Ongoing | Locum | Full-time | Flexible & Remote Working Available

Exciting opportunity for a Qualified Children’s Social Worker specialising in Cafcass within Liverpool, UK, earning £37.75 hourly. This is an ongoing full-time locum position. As part of our vibrant team, your primary responsibilities will be making critical contributions to family court proceedings in both Private and Public Law. Though you’ll be based in our Liverpool office, flexible and remote working is encouraged, so you can bring your expertise without being tethered to a desk every day.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Family Court Adviser in the Private and Public Law team
• Engage in direct work with children to gather their views and wishes
• Prepare detailed written reports for the court and advocate for arrangements that ensure the best interests of the children
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and use mediation skills to support families in reaching amicable solutions
• Collaborate with legal professionals and participate in court hearings, presenting evidence confidently
• Work independently whilst contributing positively to our supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Social Work England registered social worker
• Organised, resilient, and capable of working autonomously
• Experience with children and families, including Section 7 – Private Law work when necessary