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NYAS are looking to recruit Self-Employed Social Workers to work alongside a solicitor in the NYAS tandem model, when the Court have appointed NYAS as Guardian for a child or young person in private family law proceedings, in circumstances where the parents cannot agree on what is in the best interest of their children, necessitating the child to have an independent voice and on welfare decisions about them. Listening to and hearing the children and their wishes and feelings.
Job Responsibility:
Work alongside a solicitor in the NYAS tandem model when appointed as Guardian for a child or young person in private family law proceedings
Make recommendations to the Court on what decision the court should make
Ensure the welfare of the child is the paramount consideration
Complete reports and assessments
Work directly with children to understand their lived experiences
Consult where necessary with other professionals to inform assessments
Give oral evidence to a Court
Requirements:
Qualified social worker
No less than 5 years’ experience of children’s social care
Registered with Social Work England
Organised to ensure court deadlines are met
Excellent interpersonal skills
Resilient, confident and strong in their views
Compassionate and curious
Can form professional relationships with parents and children
Skills to obtain a child’s individual wishes and feelings
Strong analysis of risk to ensure children’s safety
Ability to articulate findings and recommendations in a high-quality assessment
What we offer:
Access, for minimal cost, to a training platform supporting obligations for mandatory training
Best practice reviews with the NYAS social work best practice manager
Opportunity to meet other NYAS caseworkers through monthly best practice meetings held on Microsoft teams