Family Court Adviser

Liquid Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Family Court Adviser for its client in Liverpool. You will conduct safeguarding checks, assess risks and prepare court reports, statements and recommendations.

The role requires Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and at least 3 years' experience with children and families. You will work with authorities, be resilient, and support the Child Focused Court Model.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying experience with children and families.
• Experience in safeguarding, risk assessment and child protection.
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
• Strong communication with children, families, legal professionals, and partner agencies.
• Negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organisation and case management abilities.
• Competent IT skills and use of electronic case management systems.
• Ability to stay professional and resilient in high-conflict situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safeguarding checks and risk assessments in family court proceedings.
• Gather, analyse, and evaluate information on child welfare concerns.
• Prepare high-quality court reports, statements, and recommendations.
• Represent and advocate for the child's best interests.
• Undertake direct work with children, young people and families.
• Provide expert safeguarding and welfare advice to courts.
• Manage a varied caseload across public and private law.
• Collaborate with local authorities, legal representatives, schools and health professionals.
• Support the Child Focused Court Model to centre children's voices.
• Maintain accurate case records and use case management systems.

Skills

Safeguarding

Risk assessment

Report writing

Communication

Case management

IT skills

Conflict resolution

Resilience

Education

Social Work degree

Tools

Electronic case management systems

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting Family Court Adviser for its client in Liverpool.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Conduct safeguarding checks and risk assessments within family court proceedings.
• Gather, analyse, and evaluate complex information relating to child welfare and protection concerns.
• Prepare high-quality court reports, statements, and recommendations.
• Represent and advocate for the child's wishes, feelings, and best interests.
• Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families.
• Provide expert advice to courts on safeguarding and welfare matters.
• Manage a varied caseload across Public Law and Private Law proceedings.
• Work effectively with local authorities, legal representatives, schools, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies.
• Support the delivery of the Child Focused Court Model (CFC), ensuring children's voices remain central throughout proceedings.
• Maintain accurate case records and utilise case management systems effectively.

Qualifications & Experience:

To be successful in this role you must have,

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying experience working with children and families.
• Strong experience in safeguarding, risk assessment, and child protection.
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, legal professionals, and partner agencies.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent case management and organisational abilities.
• Competent IT skills and experience using electronic case management systems.
• Ability to remain professional and resilient when managing sensitive, complex, and high-conflict situations.

Desirable

• Previous experience within Family Court Advisory, Child Protection, Looked After Children, or Court Teams.
• Experience working within Public Law and/or Private Law proceedings.
• Knowledge of the Child Focused Court Model and current family justice legislation.

Why Liquid Personnel?

• 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.

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