Permanent social worker post in the Permanency Planning and Support Team within Children's Safeguarding at Worcestershire County Council, supporting the rollout of the Pathfinder pilot for private law family court cases. The work centres on Child Impact Reports prepared before first hearings, working with children, parents, carers, Cafcass and the Family Court. It is 37 hours with hybrid working and needs a firm grasp of private law orders such as Child Arrangements Orders. Court experience is desirable rather than essential.
What the job involves
- Prepare Child Impact Reports before the first court hearing
- Prepare s37 reports in line with national Pathfinder guidance
- Work directly with children, parents and carers to understand their experiences, wishes and feelings
- Liaise with Cafcass, the Family Court and partner agencies to support safe and timely outcomes
- Provide clear, evidence-based analysis and recommendations to assist courts and families in decision-making
- Maintain accurate and timely case records under statutory requirements and local policy
- Contribute to service learning and development within a reflective team
Nice to have
- Experience of court work, in public or private law
What’s offered
- 26 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service
- Holiday matching up to 31 days for those with more than 26 days elsewhere who join without a break
- Local Government Pension Scheme (career average)
- Professional learning and development opportunities
- Access to high-quality training, supervision and development
- Hybrid and flexible working
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
