Cafcass Co-ordinator

**General**
- Proactively take ownership in developing own knowledge to understand the context of the work of the company and associated risks, challenges and priorities
- Maintain at all times strict confidentiality of information relating to any sensitive information
- Communicate information effectively using the correct channels;
- Ensure familiarisation and adherence with Swan Family’s policies and procedures at all times
- Meet obligations in respect of Health and Safety, primarily not putting self and others at risk of harm
- Carry out responsibilities effectively, accurately, promptly and in a well-organised way
- Observe and work to the Swan Family’s Core Values
- To uphold Swan Family’s core values, including treat all with respect. Swan Family operate as an anti-bullying organisation.

**Principal Duties**
- Working in partnership with Cafcass
- Working directly with families to achieve the ICFA 4 Key outcomes for families
- Supporting families to overcome barriers
- Support parents in understanding the impact conflict can have on children
- Support children to re-build their relationship with the parent they do not live with
- Be able to manage your own case load and complete all work with each family
- Ensuring PWP and FR’s are submitted by the submission due dates
- Liaise with FCA’s where necessary
- Attend regular workshops with other co-ordinators and meetings to share practice and continue professional development

**Essential**:

- A professional qualification in working with children or equivalent
- Knowledge of Cafcass and the work they do
- Experience of working with children and families
- Extensive experience in report writing and preparing documentation for court

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £12.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you have NVQ level 3 or higher qualification relating to children and young people?
- Do you have experience of working with or alongside Cafcass?

Work Location: In person