Family Court Advisor
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Added before 60 Days
- England,East of England,Essex,Chelmsford
- full-time
- £35.50 - £37.00 per hour
Job Description:
Randstad are proud to be partners with Cafcass as one of their suppliers. We are currently working with them recruiting for a Family Court Advisor based in Chelmsford
They are looking for someone to provide advanced social work-level services to children, families and courts by assessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person. Also, to influence those with parental responsibility to be more child-focused when needed, to advise the courts and Local Authorities about safeguarding concerns and about how a child’s life can be improved, supporting judicial case management in the process
This is a full time position with pay determined by experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* To provide high quality early safeguarding and child protection advice, assessments and analysis to the Court on the needs and best interests of children subject to or involved in Family Proceedings
* To ensure that the well-being and safety of the child is paramount throughout Cafcass’ involvement in the case.
* To ensure that all incidents or risks of significant harm to the child are dealt with in
* accordance with the relevant Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB) procedures and Cafcass policies and procedures
* To directly work with, or on behalf of children & families to achieve safe and positive
* outcomes for children, referring to other services where this will produce benefit.
* To carry out an advanced social work level case analysis of the child’s circumstances and to ensure this is updated if circumstances change, and for roles in Cafcass Intake
* To administer and comply with orders made by the Family Court as required and conduct the necessary enquiries in accordance with relevant legislation and Court Rules.
* To ensure the appointment and instruction of legal representation for the child as required, and work in partnership with the relevant agencies for each case.
* To keep up to date with changes in legislation, Court Rules, policies, nationaldirectives, procedures and best practice developments.
* To work in partnership with other parties, agencies and significant others for the child, putting the needs of the child first in all discussions and negotiations.
* To be fully engaged with Cafcass policy that all cases must be allocated and to adopt a proportionate approach to work, assessing the needs of the case. In response to changing demands, the regulating mechanism will be the average time spent on cases; which is lower when demands are higher and vice versa.
The minimum requirements for this role are:
* Social Work England registration
* Social Work Qualification
* 3+ years of experience in Children’s Social Services
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Tyler on otherwise apply below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
They are looking for someone to provide advanced social work-level services to children, families and courts by assessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person. Also, to influence those with parental responsibility to be more child-focused when needed, to advise the courts and Local Authorities about safeguarding concerns and about how a child’s life can be improved, supporting judicial case management in the process
This is a full time position with pay determined by experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* To provide high quality early safeguarding and child protection advice, assessments and analysis to the Court on the needs and best interests of children subject to or involved in Family Proceedings
* To ensure that the well-being and safety of the child is paramount throughout Cafcass’ involvement in the case.
* To ensure that all incidents or risks of significant harm to the child are dealt with in
* accordance with the relevant Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB) procedures and Cafcass policies and procedures
* To directly work with, or on behalf of children & families to achieve safe and positive
* outcomes for children, referring to other services where this will produce benefit.
* To carry out an advanced social work level case analysis of the child’s circumstances and to ensure this is updated if circumstances change, and for roles in Cafcass Intake
* To administer and comply with orders made by the Family Court as required and conduct the necessary enquiries in accordance with relevant legislation and Court Rules.
* To ensure the appointment and instruction of legal representation for the child as required, and work in partnership with the relevant agencies for each case.
* To keep up to date with changes in legislation, Court Rules, policies, nationaldirectives, procedures and best practice developments.
* To work in partnership with other parties, agencies and significant others for the child, putting the needs of the child first in all discussions and negotiations.
* To be fully engaged with Cafcass policy that all cases must be allocated and to adopt a proportionate approach to work, assessing the needs of the case. In response to changing demands, the regulating mechanism will be the average time spent on cases; which is lower when demands are higher and vice versa.
The minimum requirements for this role are:
* Social Work England registration
* Social Work Qualification
* 3+ years of experience in Children’s Social Services
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Tyler on otherwise apply below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
Job number 1485410