Family Court Advisor

Randstad is proud to be partners with Cafcass and is currently working with them to recruit for their London Offices. We are looking for Family Court Advisors to work in Private Law.

They are looking for someone to provide a Family Court Advisor for social work-level services to children, families, and courts by assessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person. Also, to influence those with parental responsibility to be more child-focused when needed, to advise the courts about safeguarding concerns and about how a child's life can be improved, supporting judicial case management in the process.

Some of the benefits of working with Cafcass:

• 28 days holiday including 3 privilege days over Christmas & New Year
• 4 extra days off per year to focus on health & wellbeing
• Continuous service honoured in London
• Outstanding Ofsted Rating
• 18.6% Employer Contribution
• Flexible working, manage your own diary
• Social Work England fees are paid annually
• Car Leasing Schemes
• Access to discount schemes covering leisure, travel, technology, financial, fashion & supermarkets
• A strong induction programme with continuous training and development

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• To provide high-quality early safeguarding and child protection advice, assessments, and analysis to the Court on the needs and best interests of children subject to or involved in Family Proceedings.
• To carry out an advanced social work level case analysis of the child's circumstances and to ensure this is updated if circumstances change, and for roles in Cafcass Intake.
• To administer and comply with orders made by the Family Court as required and conduct the necessary enquiries in accordance with relevant legislation and Court Rules.
• To ensure the appointment and instruction of legal representation for the child as required, and work in partnership with the relevant agencies for each case.
• To keep up to date with changes in legislation, Court Rules, policies, national directives, procedures, and best practice developments.

The minimum requirements for this role are:

• Social Work England registration
• Social Work Qualification
• 3+ years of experience in Children's Social Services

If you have any further questions or wish to apply for this role, please contact us at 020 4515 3546, otherwise Apply Below and we will be in touch soon.