Social Worker - Court Team - Dudley

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Dudley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

3 days on site

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is assisting Dudley Children’s Services in recruiting a Court Social Worker to support families involved in pre-proceedings and care proceedings. You will manage safeguarding cases and ensure children's welfare informs all decisions.

The role offers hybrid working with 3 days on site, a strong team environment, and a focus on high-quality court reporting and collaboration with legal partners. Contact Lisa Hallinan for details.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Strong and demonstrable court work experience.
• Minimum 3 years' cumulative permanent experience within an English Local Authority, including ASYE. This must be clearly evidenced on your CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families involved in court proceedings or pre-proceedings.
• Complete assessments and undertake statutory social work duties.
• Prepare high-quality court reports, statements and evidence.
• Work closely with children, families, legal representatives and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Court work experience

Social Work England registration

Child safeguarding expertise

Job description

Court Social Worker

Dudley Children's Services £41 per hour Hybrid Working | 3 Days On Site

Caritas Recruitment is supporting Dudley Children's Services in the recruitment of an experienced Court Social Worker to join their Family Help Service. The role focuses on supporting children and families involved in pre-proceedings and care proceedings, managing complex safeguarding cases and ensuring children's welfare remains at the centre of decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families involved in court proceedings or pre-proceedings.
• Complete assessments and undertake statutory social work duties.
• Prepare high-quality court reports, statements and evidence.
• Work closely with children, families, legal representatives and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Strong and demonstrable court work experience.
• Minimum 3 years' cumulative permanent experience within an English Local Authority, including ASYE. This must be clearly evidenced on your CV.

What's on Offer?

• £41 per hour
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days on site
• Supportive team environment

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[e-mail]
07469 676076

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.