Qualified Children''s Social Worker - Child focused courts

Qualified Children''s Social Worker The Vacancy Location: Engaging directly with children and families in Hampshire (including Portsmouth and Winchester) and Dorset (including Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Weymouth) with a contractual base in either Portsmouth or Bournemouth. A once in a generation opportunity to practice social work differently Family justice is changing, and Cafcass is at the heart of that change. With the national rollout of Child Focused Courts, we are leading a transformation in how children''s voices are heard and how decisions are made in family proceedings. Child Focused Courts place children''s safety, wellbeing and lived experience at the centre of decision-making from the very start of proceedings. This problem solving, less adversarial approach allows decisions to be informed earlier by a clear understanding of children''s experiences, including through the preparation of Child Impact Reports. The role at a glance Working within Cafcass'' Child Focused Courts teams, you will; Undertake direct work with children and families involved in family court proceedings Ensure children''s voices are heard clearly and influence judicial decision making Collaborate closely with judges, legal professionals and partner agencies Practise social work that is purposeful, evidence informed and values led Many practitioners involved in early Child Focused Court pilots describe this way of working as professionally rewarding, aligned with core social work ..... full job details .....