Family Court Adviser - Essex
Are you a passionate Family Court Adviser looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Family Court Adviser Hybrid - 2 days remote, 1-2 days office-based and 1-2 days visiting children across Essex.
Paying £29.01 - £39.50 per hour Umbrella Rate.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Family Court Adviser to support children and families involved in family court proceedings across Essex.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with substantial experience working with children and families, safeguarding and complex case management.
You will play a vital role in ensuring that children's welfare, wishes and feelings remain at the heart of family court decisions, providing specialist assessments, advice and recommendations to support positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertaking detailed assessments of children and families involved in family court proceedings.
- Completing direct work with children and families to understand their wishes, feelings and circumstances.
- Assessing safeguarding concerns, risks and potential harm to children.
- Preparing detailed court reports and recommendations.
- Working across both public and private law proceedings.
- Undertaking Work After First Hearing (WAFH), including assessments, direct work and ongoing recommendations.
- Acting as a Children's Guardian in public law proceedings, representing the child's best interests.
- Advising the court on child protection, welfare and safeguarding concerns.
- Managing complex and sensitive cases, including high-conflict family disputes.
- Working collaboratively with social workers, legal professionals and partner agencies.
Essential Requirements
- Recognised Social Work qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience working with children and families.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
- Experience undertaking complex assessments and risk assessments.
- Experience preparing high-quality reports and recommendations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive and challenging situations professionally.
- Strong IT, organisational and case management skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
Working Arrangements
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement:
- 2 days working remotely.
- 1-2 days office-based in Essex.
- 1-2 days visiting children across the Essex area.
What we offer:
- 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
- 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
- Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
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Family Court Adviser - Essex employer: 4Recruitment Services Ltd
4Recruitment Services Ltd is an excellent employer for those seeking a flexible part-time role in finance, offering a supportive and friendly team environment. With the opportunity to work from home after training, employees can enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic while contributing to meaningful projects within the public sector. The company prioritises employee growth and development, making it an attractive choice for individuals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and rewarding setting.
