Independent Family Court Adviser (Self-Employed)

Cafcass; Chatburn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafcass is seeking experienced social workers to join as Associate Family Court Advisers (FCAs). These self-employed practitioners support Cafcass’s work with vulnerable children by providing independent social work expertise in public and private law family court matters across Lancashire and beyond.

Associates typically handle a mixed caseload with 5 to 18 cases, including opportunities for shorter-term tasks like drafting safeguarding letters.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England
• Significant post-qualifying experience in family safeguarding
• Experience working with families and the family courts is essential

Responsibilities

• Provide independent social work analysis and recommendations in best interests of children.
• Manage a mixed caseload across public and private law matters for Cafcass associates.
• Work independently within self-employed framework and coordinate with Cafcass commissioning teams

Skills

Post qualifying experience

Safeguarding

Multi-agency working

Analytical skills

Case recording

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Cafcass is seeking experienced social workers to join as Associate Family Court Advisers (FCAs). These self-employed practitioners support Cafcass’s work with vulnerable children by providing independent social work expertise in public and private law family court matters across Lancashire and beyond.

Associates typically handle a mixed caseload with 5 to 18 cases, including opportunities for shorter-term tasks like drafting safeguarding letters.