Family Court Advisor - CAFCASS - Manchester

Caritas Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Locum Children's Social Worker - Private Law Team (Family Court Adviser)
Location: Manchester
Agency: FCA (NTX(phone number removed))
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Type: Locum / Temporary Contract

We're currently recruiting experienced Children's Social Workers to join the Private Law Team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Family Court Adviser (FCA) supporting families and ensuring the welfare of children is at the heart of every decision.

About the Role:

As a Family Court Adviser, you will be involved in Private Law proceedings where:

1. Families need support to agree on safe and suitable arrangements for their children, or
2. Local authorities have raised serious concerns requiring Cafcass intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Undertake comprehensive assessments and engage directly with children to capture and represent their views in court.
2. Apply strong risk assessment skills and mediation techniques to make clear, evidence-based recommendations.
3. Advocate for outcomes that are in the best interests of the child at all times.

What We're Looking For:

1. A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
2. A minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience working with children and families.
3. Previous involvement in Family Court proceedings and a good understanding of Private Law is highly desirable.
4. Strong organisational skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage a complex caseload independently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Children's Social Worker to make a real difference in a rewarding and challenging setting.

Apply now to join a team where your expertise and commitment will be valued and make an impact every day.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.