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Qualified Social Worker | Family Court Advisor | CAFCASS Bristol
Key Responsibilities:
Essential Criteria:
Working in the Public Law teams, Children's Social Workers (or as we will professionally call you – Family Court Advisers) are involved in a combination of cases where either the families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case.
Children's Social Workers key responsibilities include: Conducting assessments and directly engaging with children to understand and represent their views and wishes to the court. Using expertise in robust risk assessment and mediation will be essential as you advocate for arrangements that prioritise the best interest of the children.Desirable Criteria:
Who we're looking for Relevant Social Work qualification is essential You must be registered with Social Work England regulator You'll ideally have a minimum of 3 years' experience working with children and families in a social work capacity Experience in Family Court proceedings and understanding of Public Law. Organised and resilient with ability to work independently and managing workload effectivelyBenefits:
Competitive hourly rate £37.25
Flexible working arrangements.
Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role.
If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call (phone number removed) and ask for Anton Mostert or email
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