Court Welfare Officer

5 days ago


SouthendonSea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

About CV-Library

We are recruiting for a skilled professional to work as a Family Court Adviser (Social Worker) in our Public and Private Law team in Chelmsford, covering Essex (North or South), Thurrock, or Southend area.

We trust our colleagues to work flexibly and remotely, providing the resources and equipment needed to be effective in their roles. Our organisation is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience.

We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with.

The Job Description

The role involves working in our Public and Private Law team, providing advice to the family court on cases where either the families require assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case.

You will undertake direct work with children, gaining their views and wishes, and representing these to the court via written reports. You will also give evidence in court to advocate for arrangements that are in the best interests of the child(ren) involved.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake direct work with children, gaining their views and wishes
  • Represent the child's views and wishes to the court via written reports
  • Give evidence in court to advocate for the child's best interests
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience. We also offer excellent benefits and extensive well-being support for our colleagues.



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