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Social Worker – Private Law
Permanent | 37 Hours per Week | Wildwood, Worcestershire
Salary: £33,699 to £41,771 per annum (plus £4,000 annual market forces)
About the Role
Worcestershire County Council is seeking skilled and compassionate Social Workers to join the Pathfinder model rollout, a pioneering initiative that places children’s voices and experiences at the heart of private law family court proceedings.
This transformative pilot programme aims to reduce adversarial, prolonged legal battles by enabling early, constructive resolution for families. As part of this innovative team, you’ll deliver Child Impact Reports to ensure court decisions are grounded in the child’s needs, while fostering lower conflict and faster outcomes.
You’ll collaborate with a proactive, child-focused team, contributing to the future of family justice in Worcestershire.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality Child Impact Reports (s.37 reports) aligned with national Pathfinder guidance.
- Work with children, parents, and carers to understand their experiences, wishes, and feelings during emotionally challenging situations.
- Liaise effectively with:
- Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service)
- Family Courts
- Partner agencies (e.g., domestic abuse support services)
- Provide evidence-based, clear recommendations to assist court decisions and family outcomes.
- Maintain accurate case records in compliance with statutory requirements and local policy.
- Contribute to service learning and professional development within a supportive team.
- Support judge-led mediation where appropriate to reduce legal costs and conflict.
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Experience of courtwork (public or private law) is desirable, though full training and mentorship will be provided.
About You
Worcestershire County Council seeks a passionate professional who:
- Is child-focused and deeply committed to reducing the impact of parental conflict on young lives.
- Demonstrates expertise in emotionally charged scenarios with empathy, professionalism, and robustness.
- Has strong assessment and report-writing skills to produce focused, impactful child-centred documentation.
- Thrives in collaborative environments, forging strong partnerships across multi-agency teams (e.g., safeguarding, domestic abuse).
- Upholds strict safeguarding principles, with expertise in trauma-informed care.
- Has a detailed understanding of private law orders, including:
- Child Arrangements Orders
- Prohibited Steps Orders
- Specific Issue Orders
- How these interventions impact child and family stability.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Role: Shape game-changing reforms in family justice.
- Training & Support: Access high-quality mentorship and learning pathways.
- Flexible/hybrid working: Support for better work-life balance where possible.
- Team Environment: Collaborate in a reflective, supportive, and forward-thinking setting.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Make a lasting difference for children navigating family dispute.
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About Worcestershire County Council
Benefits include:
- Generous Paid Holiday Entitlement:
- 26 days starting, rising to 31 days after 5 years.
- No reduction for part-time staff (pro rata).
- Pension Scheme: Great value Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Learning & Development:
- Invest in career progression with tailored training.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid opportunities to balance work and personal life.
- Supporting Diversity & Equality:
- Somerset County Council is dedicated to inclusivity and celebrates its diverse community.
Application Details
Closing Date: 26th July 2026 Interview Date: TBC Contact for Applications: Maria White ☎️ 01905 846009 | ✉️ MWhite2@worcestershire.gov.uk
Note:
⚠️ This role requires Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance, subject to intersectional conduct compliance as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Convictions, disputes, or other alarms may impact eligibility.
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