Family Court Adviser (Social Worker) - Public and Private Law - Birmingham and Solihull
£41,550 - £46,332 Plus £4,000 Joining Incentive
Location: Birmingham and Solihull
We are recruiting for the role of Family Court Adviser - (Social Worker) in our teams covering the Birmingham and Solihull area .
In addition to the salary and other excellent benefits we offer, successful candidates will receive a joining incentive - which we like to call a 'Golden Hello' - of £4,000.
We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures.
Our teams work flexibly and remotely, so while your proximity to the office is not essential, you will be required to travel to meet the requirements of the role and cover the geographical area.
We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service that promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds.
Let us tell you a bit more about the role
Working in the Public and Private Law team , Family Court Advisers are involved in cases where families require assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or where the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case. Family Court Advisers undertake direct work with children, gaining their views and wishes and representing these to the court via written reports and giving evidence and advocating for arrangements that are in the best interests of the child(ren) involved.
What we're looking for:
You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who's organised, resilient and able to work independently. You should have worked with children and families for three years or longer.
Next steps / timelines
If you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit; you can start it and come back to amend your responses or update your CV before the closing date.
Closing date: Friday 20th September 2024.
Initial interview: W/C 23rd September 2024.
Final Interview: 3rd October 2024 in Birmingham.
To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
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