3 qualified social worker children services jobs found

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate We are looking for a resilient and dedicated person to join the team in Avon & Somerset as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) dealing with Adolescent and Child to Parent Violence (APV/CPV).  The service provides support across the whole geography of Avon & Somerset. Do you want to make a difference every day Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it Do you have resilience and adaptability If yes, then we’d love to hear from you… Position: 6820 Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Location: Avon and Somerset/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours per week. Hours to be discussed at interview, worked between 9.30am - 5.30pm during Monday to Friday Contract: Fixed Term to 31st March 2028 Salary: Qualified £14,791.50 per annum (FTE £29,583.00 per annum), Unqualified £13,876.00 per annum (FTE £27,752.00 per annum) Closing Date: 05/08/2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy...

Position: Lawyer - Childrens (Interim) Location: Po Box 500, Middlesbrough, TS1 9FT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 2+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 39.19 per hour Job Reference: (phone number removed)        Job Responsibilities Provide specialist legal advice and support to Children’s Services within the local authority. Manage a caseload of complex children’s social care legal matters, including care proceedings and child protection cases. Advise social workers, managers, and senior officers on legal issues relating to children and families. Prepare and draft legal documents, statements, applications, and court submissions. Represent the council in court proceedings and attend hearings where required. Provide advice on pre-proceedings work, including Public Law Outline (PLO) processes. Ensure all legal work is completed in line with relevant legislation, court procedures, and local authority policies. Work closely with social care...

Your new company A highly regarded local authority legal team is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join its Children & Families practice on an initial 6-month contract. This is an opportunity to work within a well-established public law team supporting critical safeguarding and children's services functions. You'll benefit from a strong support structure, including dedicated Legal Officers and specialist business support teams, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality legal advice, advocacy and case management. The organisation offers flexibility around working arrangements, with fully remote working considered for the right candidate. Some office attendance is preferred, but remote working can be considered. Your new role As a Senior Lawyer, you will manage a complex caseload of children and family matters, with a particular focus on: Public law children's proceedings, including Section 31 matters Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and related Court of...