Family Court Advisor needed for our CAFCASS team in York, paying £33.50 ph!
- Location: York- CAFCASS
- Rate: £33.50 per hour
- Contract: Locum
- Hours: Full-time
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Family Court Adviser to join CAFCASS in York. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social work professional to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families involved in family court proceedings.
You will play a key role in ensuring that children's welfare, safety and best interests remain at the centre of all decision-making. Working closely with children, families and the courts, you will undertake complex assessments, identify safeguarding concerns and provide professional advice to support positive outcomes for children.
Key responsibilities:
- Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families involved in family court proceedings.
- Assess risk, identify safeguarding concerns and analyse complex family situations.
- Provide clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations to the family courts regarding child welfare and protection.
- Work directly with children to understand their wishes, feelings and individual needs.
- Engage with parents, carers and other professionals to gather relevant information and support informed decision-making.
- Manage sensitive and high-conflict cases professionally, maintaining impartiality and a child-focused approach.
- Prepare accurate reports, maintain detailed case records and ensure all work meets required professional standards.
- Manage a demanding caseload effectively, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
Essential Requirements :
- A recognised Social Work qualification.
- A minimum of three years' post-qualifying experience working with children and families.
- Strong knowledge and experience of safeguarding, child protection and welfare assessments.
- Excellent analytical, assessment and report-writing skills.
- Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Effective case management, organisational and IT skills.
- The ability to work under pressure and manage complex, emotionally challenging situations.
- A professional, child-centred approach with the ability to remain objective in high-conflict family proceedings.
Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:
- Your own dedicated specialist consultant
- Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
- Prompt and reliable payroll
- Free DBS and compliance service
- £500 referral fee
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Family Court Advisor| CAFCASS|York | £33.50 ph employer: Tripod Partners
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