Child Protection & Court Social Worker
Sandwell
Job type: Hybrid, Full-Time (37hrs)
As a Social Worker in one of the Child Protection & Court Teams you will
· Work alongside the Assessment & Intervention Teams and be based in the same locality;
· Work with children subject of Child Protection Plans or within Court Proceedings;
· Work in an organised and planned way to ensure timescales set by the Trust and the Court are consistently met;
· Produce reports for Court, write court statements, care plans and assessments in a succinct manner, demonstrating highly attuned skills in gathering, assessing and analysing key information leading to evidenced-based recommendations for children;
· Represent the Trust in giving evidence in Court
About you
· You will need to have a recognised professional Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England;
· Have completed your ASYE programme;
· Be able to demonstrate experience of Court work;
· Have a good level of experience of working in a children and families setting and have managed a complex case load;
· Have a sound knowledge of legislation and guidance;
· Be able to demonstrate the ability to analyse information and make informed decisions;
· Good knowledge of child development.
Get In Touch:
020 7246 9122
summer.christopher@hcrg.uk.com