Advanced Social Worker - Court Team

Advanced Social Worker – Court Team | Jersey £50 per hour | Outside IR35 | 12-month contract 37 hours per week | Immediate start available LinsCare are recruiting an experienced Advanced Social Worker to join a specialist Court Team in Jersey. This exciting 12-month pilot offers the opportunity to lead complex care proceedings and make a lasting difference to children and families. The role * Manage a complex caseload from the issue of care proceedings through to their conclusion and implementation of the agreed care plan. * Complete robust, evidence-based assessments, safeguarding interventions and care planning. * Prepare high-quality court statements and care plans, providing expert evidence in court. * Work closely with partner agencies to deliver support that addresses the needs of the whole family. * Model best practice and champion trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches. What we’re looking for * A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration. * At least five years’ post-qualifying experience in Children’s Social Care. * Proven experience in care proceedings, court work and complex parenting assessments. * Strong safeguarding, risk assessment and report-writing skills. * Experience of direct work with children and families in a statutory setting. * A full, clean manual driving licence and willingness to tr...