Independent Social Worker
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
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.
About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change young lives.
Mission, Vision & Values
At NYAS we listen to what children and young people want, care about what they say, and empower them to get their voice heard. We ensure their wishes and feelings are expressed and acted upon to improve their situation and help them build a better future.
We will never stop in our efforts to influence, lobby, and campaign to bring about positive changes and ensure children's and young people's rights are upheld.
- Every child and young person has the right to be heard.
- Every child has a right to feel safe.
- Every child has the right to be involved in decisions made about them.
Collaborative
We work closely with colleagues and partners to deliver an outstanding service to the children and young people who need us.
Accountable
We are open, transparent, and accountable, taking responsibility for what we do.
Respectful
We value and respect each other and the people we work with, embracing diversity and nurturing trust.
Empowering
We listen to children and young people when they are not being heard, inform them of their rights and empower them to change their lives for the better.
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