We are looking to recruit sessional Self-Employed Social Workers to work with children and young people in cases where NYAS has been appointed by the courts to represent a child/children in private law proceedings; this challenging but fascinating role involves working in tandem with a lawyer from NYAS.

NYAS is looking for ISWs who have the ability to combine direct work with children and families with the forensic demands of considering the evidence and reporting to the court; this role involves reporting wishes and feelings as well as a detailed assessment of the child/children’s circumstances for the court and making recommendations as to their best interests.

You must hold a social work qualification, current HCPC registration and have substantial experience of face-to-face work with children and young people.

You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.

Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification attached below, and detail how you can evidence the criteria.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.