Social Workers - Family Court Advisor

HCL Workforce Solutions Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions company in the UK is seeking experienced Social Workers for Family Court Advisors in the Bristol area. This role involves assessing and analyzing court applications related to child protection and providing high-quality advice to courts. The ideal candidate must possess strong assessment and case analysis skills, focus on the well-being of children, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Full-time temporary positions are available with an ongoing commitment.

Qualifications

• High standard of assessment and case analysis required.
• Ability to make defensible decisions to safeguard children.
• Experience with court applications is important.

Responsibilities

• Ensure child safety during case involvement.
• Handle significant harm incidents per policies.
• Work directly with families for positive outcomes.

Skills

Assessment and case analysis

Knowledge of risk assessment tools

Decision-making for child safeguarding

Information gathering and analysis

Concise reporting skills

Job description

Social Workers - Family Court Advisors for Cafcass in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Bath

Full-time temporary positions on an ongoing basis.

Role Overview

To provide advanced social work-level services to children, families, and courts by assessing and analysing court applications related to child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person.

To influence parental responsibility to be more child-focused when needed, advise courts and Local Authorities about safeguarding concerns, and support judicial case management throughout the process.

To deliver high-quality early safeguarding and child protection advice, assessments, and analysis to the Court regarding the needs and best interests of children involved in Family Proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure the well-being and safety of the child remains paramount in case involvement.
2. Handle incidents or risks of significant harm to the child in accordance with Cafcass policies and procedures.
3. Work directly with or on behalf of children and families to achieve safe and positive outcomes, referring to other services when beneficial.

Minimum Requirements

• High standard of assessment and case analysis.
• Knowledge and application of risk assessment tools and models.
• Ability to assess risk based on available information and make defensible decisions to safeguard children.
• Ability to gather, record, and analyse complex information, including court applications.
• High-quality, concise recording and reporting skills.

Please apply to this role or call Neven at 07936 348296 for more information.