Family Court Advisor (QSW) - Cafcass Public And Private Law

Eden Brown Synergy; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Cafcass Bristol, North Somerset, Bath and Swindon requires a Qualified Social Worker to join their team - Public and Private Law - work after the first hearing.

Suitable candidates must have a degree in social work and at least 2-3 years post qualification experience working in a Children Team that ideally involved court work.

Cafcass is Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service. Cafcass usually gets involved in child proceedings once you or your former partner have submitted an application to the court. The role of Cafcass is to safeguard and promote the welfare of children by considering their needs, wishes, and feelings in child cases. The court usually asks Cafcass advisors to work with families and advise the family court of the interests, needs, wishes, and feelings of a child.

What is a Section 7?

A section 7 report is usually required when the court has requested this to be commissioned either by Cafcass or the social services to assist them in reaching a decision on a child proceedings case concerning the welfare of a child. A report will assist the court in considering a family dispute between the parents and determining an outcome of the dispute.

Section 37: What is a CAFCASS section 37 report?

A section 37 report is prepared when the courts become concerned surrounding the welfare of a child. The courts will order a section 37 report to address their concerns and essentially are asking the local authority to consider whether it should be taking further steps to protect a child. The court directs the local authority to undertake a thorough investigation into the child's circumstances and report its findings to the court.

If you are interested in this position, please apply or send your CV to Rebecca Knight or call on (phone number removed).

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

1. DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy.
2. Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us.
3. Bonus for finding your own job.
4. Twice weekly payroll.
5. Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment, and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.