Job Description
Our Client, Cafcass Blackburn, is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Private Law Team.
Fantastic payrate of £36 per hour!
Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Responsibilities of this role:
* Delivering advanced social work services to children, families, and courts.
* Assessing and analysing court applications for child protection and welfare concerns.
* Influencing parents and carers to adopt a child-focused approach.
* Advising courts and local authorities on safeguarding issues and improving outcomes for children.
* Keeping the child’s voice at the heart of every decision through direct engagement and high-quality analysis.
* Acting as a skilled negotiator, working collaboratively with families and professionals.
* Advocating for the best interests of the child throughout proceedings.
* Maintaining resilience, accountability, and excellent organisational skills to manage a high caseload effectively.
* Provide early safeguarding and child protection advice to the Court.
* Ensure the child’s safety and well-being remain paramount at all times.
* Address risks of significant harm in line with LSCB and Cafcass procedures.
* Work directly with children and families to achieve safe, positive outcomes.
* Produce high-quality casework with efficiency and accuracy.
* Support the Court in reaching timely conclusions and the best possible outcomes for children.
* Develop and monitor clear, child-focused plans for each case.
Requirements of this role:
* Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
* Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience working as a Qualified social worker
* Must have court experience within the Children and Families sector
Benefits of working through Reed, include:
* Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
* Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
* Free CV building and Interview support.
* Free DBS checks.
* Weekly payroll.
* PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
* CPD contributions.
* Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
* Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
Does this role interest you? Apply today!