Nottinghamshire County Council
Social Work Practice Consultant - Court Team
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Social Work Practice Consultant - Court Team
Practice Consultant – Court Team
(Social Worker)
About the Role
Salary: £44,075 - £49,282 per annum Type: Permanent Full Time (37 hours per week) Base Location: Thoresby House, Sherwood Energy Village, NG22 9FF Work Pattern: Hybrid
We are recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join the court team within The Children and Families Department at Nottinghamshire County Council. The department works under “Our Nottinghamshire Approach”, a strengths-based model for children, young people, and families. This role focuses on court-based assessments and interventions, ensuring the best possible outcomes for children in care proceedings.
Closing Date: 30 July 2026 at 23:55 Interview Date: 7 August 2026 Competency Framework: Tier 7b
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct rigorous assessments for both private and public law court cases, compiling expert reports.
- Collaborate with families, legal teams, and partner agencies to inform court decisions.
- Develop, implement, and monitor care plans, assessing child well-being.
- Act as advocate and court support for vulnerable children and families.
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What We Offer
✅ Strong professional development opportunities ✅ Competitive salary (£44,075–£49,282) + relocation allowance (up to £5,000) ✅ Mobile working flexibility with remote support ✅ A supportive team including Social Work Support Officers, Administrators, and Family Support Workers ✅ OFSTED-rated team expertise (Nottinghamshire Children’s Services rated Good) ✅ A mental-health supportive environment with manageable caseloads
Requirements
Essential: ✔ Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England (SWE) registration ✔ Significant experience in child protection and court-based assessments ✔ Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Essential mental capabilities:
- Must pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Alignment with the safeguarding principles of Nottinghamshire County Council.
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Why Join Us?
“Children in care proceedings are supported by a specialist court social worker who brings rigorous expertise to their assessments. This ensures decision-making in the best interests of the child.” – OFSTED, Nottinghamshire Children’s Services
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, accredited as a Disability Confident Leader with a structured job share scheme (unless noting otherwise). Applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds.
Contact & Next Steps
Queries: Email katie.lee@nottscc.gov.uk or call +44 115 804 0955 Anxiety about conditions? Please let us know if you would like consideration under the Disability Confident Interview Guarantee scheme.
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