Social Worker - Family Court Advisor

• Annual Salary: £41,550 - £46,332
• Location: Chelmsford, Essex
• Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid (2 days in office per week)

Join our dedicated team in Essex as a Social Worker, focusing on both public and private law related to family court proceedings. This role is essential in providing advanced social work-level services to children, families, and courts, ensuring the well-being and safety of children throughout the process. The position requires flexibility and the ability to manage a fast-paced workload effectively.

• Assess and analyse court applications for child protection and serious welfare issues.
• Influence those with parental responsibility to focus more on the child’s needs and advise courts and local authorities on safeguarding concerns.
• Support judicial case management and ensure the child’s voice is heard in the court arena.
• Engage in high-quality direct work with children and their families.
• Maintain high throughput of outstanding casework, ensuring all work is rated good or outstanding.
• Work flexibly around the service area, attending court, meeting children in person, and participating in office meetings and learning opportunities.

• Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent recognised by Social Work England).
• Minimum of three years post-qualifying experience in social work with children and families at risk.
• Demonstrated skills in assessment, case analysis, and effective communication with children and families.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Competent use of IT and electronic systems for case planning and recording.
• Must have access to transport for visiting families across Essex.

• Hybrid working model with up to 3 days work from home.
• Annual leave of 28 days, rising to 33 days after 5 years, plus bank/public holidays and additional 3 privilege days.
• Enrolment in the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with competitive contribution rates.
• Comprehensive support for professional development, including reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees.
• Access to a wide range of discounts and benefits through our partnerships.

To apply for this Social Worker position, please submit your CV