Family Court Advisor

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority team in England is seeking a passionate Children's Social Worker to join their Private Law Team. The successful candidate will deliver advanced social work services, assess court applications, and ensure children's well-being is paramount. Candidates must be a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with at least 3 years of experience. The role offers a competitive payrate of £32 per hour, along with various benefits provided by the recruitment firm.

Benefits

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Free CV building and Interview support

Weekly payroll

Healthcare and pension options

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post qualifying experience as a Qualified Social Worker.
• Court experience within the Children and Families sector.
• Ability to influence and engage with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced social work services to children and families.
• Assess court applications for child protection.
• Advocate for children's best interests in legal settings.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Child protection

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Our Client, Cafcass Newcastle, is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Private Law Team.

Fantastic payrate of £32 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Delivering advanced social work services to children, families, and courts.
• Assessing and analysing court applications for child protection and welfare concerns.
• Influencing parents and carers to adopt a child-focused approach.
• Advising courts and local authorities on safeguarding issues and improving outcomes for children.
• Keeping the child’s voice at the heart of every decision through direct engagement and high-quality analysis.
• Acting as a skilled negotiator, working collaboratively with families and professionals.
• Advocating for the best interests of the child throughout proceedings.
• Maintaining resilience, accountability, and excellent organisational skills to manage a high caseload effectively.
• Provide early safeguarding and child protection advice to the Court.
• Ensure the child’s safety and well-being remain paramount at all times.
• Address risks of significant harm in line with LSCB and Cafcass procedures.
• Work directly with children and families to achieve safe, positive outcomes.
• Produce high-quality casework with efficiency and accuracy.
• Support the Court in reaching timely conclusions and the best possible outcomes for children.
• Develop and monitor clear, child-focused plans for each case.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience working as a Qualified social worker.
• Must have court experience within the Children and Families sector.

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!