At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage court proceedings and support children and families through the legal process.
- Company: Leading recruitment consultancy in Medical and Social Care.
- Benefits: Competitive £38 per hour, professional support, and diverse job opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enhance your career in social care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable court experience.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with recent court work experience.
The predicted salary is between 38 - 38 $ per hour.
Location: Kettering / Northampton, Northamptonshire
Reference: SCS2065
Job Type: Temporary
Rate: £38 per hour
Service: Children in Care – Court Team
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited services across the public sector and supporting professionals with short, long-term and permanent placements. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, working within their specialist Children in Care – Court Team. This is a specialist role based across Kettering and Northampton, with the successful Social Worker responsible for managing a caseload involving court proceedings and supporting children and families throughout the court process.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of court proceedings
- Completing parenting assessments
- Completing risk assessments
- Completing viability assessments
- Preparing court statements and final evidence
- Preparing and reviewing care plans
- Managing court proceedings and attending court hearings
- Working collaboratively with children, families, legal professionals and other agencies
- Ensuring all assessments, reports and records are completed to a high professional standard
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker
- Current Social Work England registration
- Substantial and recent experience of court work
- Proven experience managing Children in Care court proceedings
- Experience completing parenting, risk and viability assessments
- Experience preparing court statements, final evidence and care plans
- Confidence attending and participating in court hearings
Please note: This is not a generic Children in Care role. Applicants must have direct and recent experience of court work. Applications from candidates without relevant court experience will not be considered.
Required Documents
- Up-to-date CV
- Proof of Right to Work in the UK
- National Insurance Number
- DBS Certificate
- Social Work England Registration Number
Why Join Us?
- Competitive £38 per hour rate
- Opportunity to work within a specialist Children in Care Court Team
- Support from an experienced recruitment team
- Access to a range of short, long-term and permanent opportunities
- Professional and responsive candidate support throughout your placement
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Qualified Social Worker – Court Team employer: Flashfactoryny
At Supply Care Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Located in the vibrant communities of Kettering and Northampton, our team enjoys flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training opportunities, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children in care. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises your development while you contribute to vital court proceedings and care planning.
