Social Work Practice Consultant - Court Team

Number of posts: Multiple posts are available

Date: 30 January 2025

Type of vacancy: Permanent

Work pattern: Full Time

Number of hours to be worked per week: 37

Location: Fountain Court, Darwin Drive, Sherwood Energy Village, Nottingham, NG22 9GS

Department: Children and Families

Interview date: TBC

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We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our court team at Nottinghamshire County Council. This role involves working closely with children and families within the court system to ensure the best outcomes for children at risk.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct assessments and provide expert reports for both private and public court proceedings.
2. Work collaboratively with families, legal professionals, and other agencies.
3. Implement care plans and monitor the well-being of children.
4. Provide support and advocacy for children and families in court settings.

We Offer:

1. A supportive team environment.
2. Social Work Support Officers, Social Work Assistants, and administrators.
3. Manageable caseloads with support.
4. Opportunities for professional development.
5. Competitive salary and benefits package.
6. Mobile working.
7. A relocation allowance of up to £5,000.

Requirements:

1. Qualified Social Worker with current SWE registration.
2. Experience in child protection and court work.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

So if you’d like to be part of our Court Team and build your career with us, we’d like to hear from you!

For informal enquiries and to find out if your experience fits the role, please contact Maggie.James@nottscc.gov.uk

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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