Advanced Social Worker - Court Team

Jersey
Relocation Opportunity
Up to £52.50ph
12-Month Contract | 37 Hours Per Week

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a strong background in care proceedings? We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a newly established Court Team in Jersey as part of a 12-month pilot focused on delivering high-quality, child-centred care planning and leading complex legal proceedings.

This is a fantastic chance to be part of a specialist team managing some of the most complex cases, whilst enjoying the unique lifestyle benefits Jersey has to offer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex caseload of children subject to care proceedings
  • Lead cases from issue through to conclusion and implementation of care plans
  • Complete robust assessments, safeguarding interventions and care planning
  • Prepare high-quality court statements and reports
  • Provide expert evidence within legal proceedings
  • Work closely with children, families and multi-agency professionals
  • Champion trauma-informed and strengths-based practice

Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
  • Minimum 5 years' post-qualified experience within Children's Services
  • Significant experience within care proceedings and court work
  • Strong assessment, report writing and care planning skills
  • Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory practice
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Enhanced DBS

What's on Offer?

  • 12-month contract
  • Accommodation arranged by the Government of Jersey
  • Travel to Jersey at the start and end of the contract covered
  • Supportive specialist court team environment
  • Competitive rates

If you're an experienced court social worker looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076

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

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