Social Worker - Court Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time/Part-Time

Competitive Pay

Professional Development

Networking Opportunities

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker to join the Court Team in Wrexham, Wales. The role focuses on managing care proceedings, completing assessments, and supporting permanency planning within Children's Social Care.

You will work within the Public Law Outline and court processes to secure child-centered outcomes. The post offers flexible working arrangements with full-time and part-time options, a supportive team, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic local

Qualifications

• Experience navigating care proceedings through the Public Law Outline and court process.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive, evidence-based assessments.
• Understanding permanency planning and child-focused outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-professional teams and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage care proceedings and progress cases through the Public Law Outline and court process.
• Complete high-quality, evidence-based assessments, including parenting, risk, and viability assessments.
• Engage in permanency planning, including care planning, adoption processes, Placement Orders, Care Orders, and long-term permanence options.
• Work effectively with children and families to ensure recommendations are child-focused and evidence-based.

Skills

Court experience

Assessment skills

Child protection knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker - Court Team

Specialism: Children's Social Care

Location: Wrexham, Wales

Salary: £41.58 hourly

Type: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time

Embark on an exciting and fulfilling career opportunity as a Social Worker in the Court Team within Children's Social Care in Wrexham, Wales. Earning £41.58 per hour, this role offers both full-time and part-time options, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life. This is your chance to make a significant impact while developing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Perks and benefits

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Enjoy flexibility that suits your lifestyle with options for both full and part-time work. Strike the perfect balance between personal and professional commitments.
• Competitive Pay: Earn a generous hourly rate that reflects your expertise and commitment.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of on-the-job training and professional growth opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Networking Opportunities: Work collaboratively with a talented team and forge invaluable professional relationships.

What you will do

• Manage care proceedings and progress cases confidently through the Public Law Outline and court process.
• Complete high-quality, evidence-based assessments, including parenting assessments, risk assessments, and viability assessments.
• Engage in permanency planning, including care planning, adoption processes, Placement Orders, Care Orders, and long-term permanence options.
• Work effectively with children and families, ensuring that all recommendations are child-focused, evidence-based, and in the child's best interests.
• Meet court deadlines, produce high-quality statements and care plans, and collaborate with Legal Services, Children’s Guardians, and partner agencies.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, and statutory guidance relating to children in care and court proceedings.
• Use management supervision effectively, understand professional accountability, and take ownership of progressing cases within the required timescales.

Successful candidates will have substantial experience in the following areas:

• Navigating care proceedings and effectively handling cases through the Public Law Outline and court process.
• Conducting comprehensive, evidence-based assessments.
• Understanding the intricacies of permanency planning and ensuring child-focused outcomes.
• Collaborating effectively with multi-professional teams and agencies.

Wrexham offers a vibrant community and a rich cultural heritage, making it an ideal place to live and work. With its beautiful landscapes and excellent amenities, you will find a welcoming atmosphere and a strong sense of community. Explore new opportunities and enjoy the quality of life that comes with being in Wrexham, Wales.