Family Court Advisor

Quid, Inc.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking a Family Court Advisor in the West of England. This hybrid role requires safeguarding children's welfare in court proceedings and providing independent advice to the court. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of post-qualified experience as a Children’s Social Worker and strong court experience. The position offers benefits like flexible hours, specialized training, and various bonuses. Join a supportive team in making a difference!

Benefits

Free DBS and compliance service

Twice weekly payroll

Access to exclusive roles

Free training and CPD portal

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience as a Children’s Social Worker.
• Demonstrable court experience with confidence in giving evidence.
• Knowledge and practice within public law, particularly after the first hearing.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children involved in family court proceedings.
• Provide independent social work advice and recommendations to the court.
• Prepare high-quality case analyses and written reports for hearings.
• Balance remote working with attendance at your local CAFCASS office.

Skills

Post-qualified children's social work experience

Strong frontline statutory experience

Court experience

Knowledge of public law

Current SWE registration

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Job Title

CAFCASS - Family Court Advisor

Location

Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Gloucestershire & BANES (Hybrid)

Pay Rate

£37.75 per hour (A7 level)

Job Description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Family Court Advisor for its client. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires travel across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Gloucestershire & BANES.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children involved in family court proceedings.
• Provide independent social work advice and recommendations to the court.
• Prepare high-quality case analyses and written reports for hearings.
• Work on cases after the first hearing within public law proceedings.
• Balance remote working with attendance at your local CAFCASS office for team meetings and development days.
• Travel across the region as required.

Working Conditions & Benefits

• Hybrid working – home and office‑based.
• Locum/agency contract with flexibility.
• Supportive regional CAFCASS team environment.
• Dedicated recruitment support throughout your placement.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 3 years’ post‑qualified experience as a Children’s Social Worker.
• Strong frontline statutory experience.
• Demonstrable court experience with confidence in giving evidence.
• Knowledge and practice within public law, particularly after the first hearing.
• Current SWE registration and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Flexibility to travel across the region when required.

Perks & Bonuses

• Free DBS and compliance service.
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly.
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies.
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal.
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK.
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*.
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.