Social Worker - Children's Court Team

For an informal discussion, contact: Lee Halliwell-Williams, Manager, Looked After Children & Court Team, lee.halliwell-williams@wrexham.gov.uk

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a motivated Social Worker to join our Children's Court Team. This is an excellent opportunity for practitioners with experience in Children's Services who wish to develop specialist expertise in care proceedings, permanency planning and court work.

Working within a supportive and experienced team, you will play a key role in securing safe, stable and permanent outcomes for some of Wrexham's most vulnerable children and young people.

About the Role

You will manage a varied caseload of children involved in statutory court proceedings, working closely with children, families, partner agencies and legal professionals to ensure informed decision-making and positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing high-quality assessments and reports for court.
• Contributing to Public Law Outline (PLO) processes and Care Proceedings.
• Working alongside legal representatives, Children's Guardians and partner agencies.
• Building meaningful relationships with children and ensuring their wishes and feelings inform planning and decision-making.
• Undertaking assessments of risk, parenting capacity and family networks.
• Supporting permanency planning, including reunification, Special Guardianship, long-term fostering and adoption where appropriate.
• Producing analytical, evidence-based recommendations to support court decisions.

What We Offer

• Supportive and experienced management team.
• Regular supervision and reflective practice.
• Opportunities to develop specialist court and assessment skills.
• Close working relationships with Legal Services, Cafcass and partner agencies.
• Ongoing professional development and a positive learning culture.
• Hybrid working: typically four days office/community based and one protected home-working day, subject to service needs.

What We're Looking For

You will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England.
• Experience within statutory Children's Services, including safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong assessment, analytical and communication skills.
• A commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

Interested?

For an informal discussion, contact: Lee Halliwell-Williams, Manager, Looked After Children & Court Team, lee.halliwell-williams@wrexham.gov.uk

Join a service committed to high-quality practice, professional development and improving the lives of children and young people.