Family Court Advisor

3D Recruit; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CAFCASS is seeking a Family Court Advisor to provide advanced social work support to children, families and courts, ensuring safeguarding remains central to all decisions. You will assess risk, analyse complex cases, and write reports for court to achieve best outcomes for the child.

The role requires SWE registration and 2+ years post-qualification experience, with strong IT, communication and negotiation skills. Flexible, with one day in the office and court visits as required.

Qualifications

• Degree/master's in social work and SWE registration.
• 2+ years of post-qualification experience with children and families.
• Strong knowledge of UK social care legislation and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced social work support to children, families and courts.
• Assess risk, analyse complex cases, and advise courts on child protection.
• Direct work with children and families, including report writing and recommendations.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Negotiation

Case management

IT skills

Report writing

Education

Degree/master's in social work

Job description

CAFCASS - Family Court Advisor - Childrens - £36.50 PH Umbrella

Flexible, 1 day in the office and as required to visit courts and families.

The Family Court Adviser role provides advanced social work support to children, families, and courts within family proceedings, ensuring the childs welfare and safeguarding remain central to all decision-making. The role involves assessing risk, analysing complex cases, advising courts on child protection and welfare concerns, and working directly with children and families to achieve positive outcomes. Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and have at least three years post-qualifying experience working with children and families, ideally in safeguarding and writing reports for court. Strong assessment, communication, negotiation, case management, and IT skills are essential, alongside the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage sensitive, high-conflict situations professionally

Involves work completed after the first hearing, including detailed assessments, direct work with children and families, report writing, and ongoing recommendations to support the court in achieving the best outcomes for the child.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree/master's in social work and SWE registration.
• 2+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK social care legislation and practice.
• Right to work in UK

Deadline: Asap