Family Court Adviser | Cafcass | Bournemouth
Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
Family Court Adviser | Cafcass | Bournemouth
Caritas Recruitment is looking for experienced Family Court Advisers to join Cafcass in Bournemouth on a temporary contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Children and Families Social Workers looking to use their assessment, safeguarding and analytical skills within the family court environment, helping to ensure that children's welfare remains central to court decision-making.
The role
As a Family Court Adviser, you will provide advanced social work advice and support to children, families and the courts within family proceedings.
Responsibilities will include:
Working directly with children and families within family court proceedingsCompleting high-quality assessments and analysing complex informationAssessing risk, safeguarding and child welfare concernsProviding professional advice and recommendations to the courtEnsuring the voice and welfare of the child remain central to your workManaging complex and sensitive cases, including situations involving conflictWorking closely with families, courts and other professionalsProducing clear, evidence-based written workManaging your own caseload and competing priorities effectivelyWhat we're looking for
You will need:
A recognised Social Work qualificationSocial Work England registrationAt least 3 years' post-qualifying experience working with children and familiesStrong safeguarding and risk assessment experienceExcellent assessment, analysis and case management skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsThe confidence to negotiate and communicate effectively in sensitive or high-conflict situationsGood IT and organisational skillsThe ability to work effectively under pressure
Previous experience within family court work would be beneficial, but strong statutory Children and Families Social Work experience will be particularly relevant.
Contract details
Location: Bournemouth, BH7 7DS
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, initially 12 weeks
Target start date: 30 November 2026
IR35: Inside IR35
PAYE rate: £26.11 per hour
Limited/Umbrella rate: £35.50 per hour
Flexible working will be required to accommodate court appearances and office meetings.
This could be a particularly good opportunity for an experienced Children and Families Social Worker who is confident with complex assessment and safeguarding work and is interested in developing or continuing their experience within family court proceedings.
Interested? Call, text, WhatsApp or email Gemma at Caritas Recruitment for more information about this role or to discuss other Social Work opportunities across England and Wales: [email protected] / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / WhatsApp: @GemmaCaritas
