Private Law Pathfinder - Social Worker

Private Law Pathfinder - Social Worker

Pay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge - £38.43 Umbrella

Worcestershire County Council 

Worcestershire County Council are looking for experienced and motivated Social Workers to become their Private Law Pathfinder response, supporting families to resolve private law disputes in a child-focused and restorative way. As part of the private law pathfinder roll out, Worcestershire is working with Cafcass and the Family Court to deliver a new, evidence-based approach that puts children’s voices at the heart of decision-making. You’ll complete Child Impact Reports under the Pathfinder model, working closely with Cafcass, legal professionals, and the court. Your role will be to assess the needs and wishes of children, explore family dynamics, and provide clear, analytical recommendations to help families move forward safely and sustainably.

• Undertake high-quality assessments and complete Child Impact Reports in line with national Pathfinder guidance.

• Work directly with children, parents and carers to understand their experiences, wishes and feelings.

• Liaise effectively with Cafcass, the Family Court, and partner agencies to support safe and timely outcomes.

• Provide clear, evidence-based analysis and recommendations to assist the court and families in decision-making.

• Maintain accurate and timely case records in accordance with statutory requirements and local policy.

• Contribute to service learning and development as part of a reflective and supportive team environment. Experience of court work (public or private law) is highly desirable

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff
• Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
• Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
• Twice weekly payroll
• Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
• Provides free training sessions (Contributes CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Birthday gifts 🎂
• Wellbeing sessions

To apply for this role, you will need to hold -

• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 Years of referencing
• Driving license with access to a car

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.