Family Court Adviser (Social Worker) - Maidstone, Kent
Location, Rate, Contract Type, Working Pattern, Start Date
- Location: Maidstone, Kent
- Rate: £36.50 per hour
- Contract Type: Temporary
- Working Pattern: Full-time
- Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our team as a Family Court Adviser (FCA) in Maidstone. In this pivotal role, you will work directly with children and families involved in family court proceedings, providing expert assessments and recommendations to ensure the best outcomes for children.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and provide analysis to the family courts, focusing on the child's welfare.
- Engage with children and families to understand their needs, wishes, and feelings.
- Collaborate with parents, relatives, local authorities, and legal professionals.
- Prepare high-quality reports and present findings in court.
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
- Proven experience in children's social work, including safeguarding and risk assessment.
- Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
- Flexibility to work remotely and attend court hearings as required.
Please apply to be considered
If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call 07824534126 and ask for Anton Mostert or email [email protected]
Caritas Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers at all levels. We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis. If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional £500 on your fifth referral!
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