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3 weeks ago

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Working for the Civil Service:

The Welsh Government's recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

Vacancy Details:

Group
Health and Social Services Group
Branch
Cafcass Cymru
Salary range
SEO - £41,700 - £49,370
Actual starting salary

Work pattern
Type of opportunity

Permanent
Location of Post
South East Wales
Interview dates

TBC

Purpose of Post:

Cafcass Cymru is operational - advising the court on cases where a child's welfare is at stake - and is also part of Welsh Government.

We therefore have the best of both worlds - service delivery and the ability to shape and influence. We are an organisation that lives and breathes its values. We are an organisation that is genuine in its desire to improve outcomes for the children we work with. We are an organisation that puts Wales on the map in the worlds of social work and family justice. We want you to be part of this exciting journey of putting the child first and making a difference.

In Cafcass Cymru we support thousands of children and families in family court proceedings each year. Our purpose is to safeguard the child and ensure their voice is heard within the family justice system. The child's future is at the heart of every recommendation made and every action taken by Cafcass Cymru.

Our goals:

As a learning organisation, Cafcass Cymru is strongly committed to continuing to invest in our staff to maintain consistent levels of quality, develop our services and innovate and continuously improve in response to future challenges

Our goals are to:

Provide the best quality service to support improved outcomes for every child, young person and family we work with
Create an environment and learning culture where staff feel valued and their wellbeing is supported
Share our knowledge, learn from partners and use our collective influence to improve the family justice system and children's social care in Wales

Employee benefits:

Cafcass Cymru is a Division of the Health and Social Services Group within the Welsh Government and a career with us offers many civil service benefits including:
Pay progression based on annual incremental advance
Fulltime holiday entitlement of 31 days annual leave, plus 10 public and privilege days' leave
Access to numerous training opportunities
A civil service pension
Flexible working arrangements

As a Family Court Adviser you will regularly be out meeting with children and families and attending court.

An allowance of £1,000 per year is available if you use your own car for all official business travel and cover in excess of 2,000 statutory miles per year.

A valid driving licence and motor insurance is required. More information on location and travel is below.

Diversity:

The role:

The role of Cafcass Cymru's Family Court Advisers is to represent the wishes, feelings and best interests of children and young people involved in family court proceedings in Wales, providing independent social work advice that protects and promotes their welfare.

To be a Family Court Adviser you must be a Social Care Wales registered social worker, with knowledge of safeguarding services for children and their families in the statutory sector.

Our work is demanding, therefore you will need to be resilient and organised, have the ability to work proportionately, with strong IT skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If this is the type of culture and organisation you think you can thrive in and you are motivated by making a difference for children and families, Cafcass Cymru would welcome your interest.

Key tasks:

You will be working directly with vulnerable children and families, to advise the family courts on the best course of action for the child or young person.

At the heart of this you will provide case analysis and recommendations to the court.

You will work with parents, relatives, local authorities and the courts, and demonstrate your understanding of what the child needs, wants and feels.

Your key tasks will include:

Carry a case load of private and/or public law cases.
Provide professional social work advice and assistance to Courts to achieve a timely conclusion to proceedings and secure the best possible outcome for the child based on their individual needs and best interests.
Provide high quality evidence (orally and in writing) to the Court.
Ensure that the child's welfare is paramount throughout proceedings, including ensuring the child is safeguarded in line with organisational requirements and the All Wales Child Protection Procedures.
Ensure the appointment and instruction of legal representation for the child as required and in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
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