Family Court Adviser - Cafcass - Norwich £39.50 per hour Umbrella Location: Roseberry Court, St Andrews Business Park,... Read more
Family Court Adviser - Cafcass - Norwich
£39.50 per hour Umbrella
Location: Roseberry Court, St Andrews Business Park, Central Avenue, Norwich, NR7 0HS
Hybrid Working: 2 days per week in the office. Attendance at team meetings and group supervision is required in person.
Cafcass is seeking an experienced Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join its Norwich team, working within Private Law proceedings to ensure children's voices remain at the heart of court decision-making.
As a Family Court Adviser, you will provide expert social work assessments, risk analysis, safeguarding interventions and recommendations to the Family Court. You will work directly with children and families involved in complex and often high-conflict situations, helping the court achieve the best possible outcomes for children.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake detailed assessments of children and families involved in Private Law proceedings.Analyse risk and safeguarding concerns, presenting evidence-based recommendations to the court.Complete work after the first hearing (WAFH), including reports, assessments and direct work with families.Ensure children's wishes, feelings and lived experiences are fully represented throughout proceedings.Prepare high-quality court reports and attend hearings when required.Work collaboratively with families, legal professionals and partner agencies.Contribute to the Child Focused Court Model (CFC), ensuring timely and child-centred outcomes.About the Work Private Law Supporting families where disputes arise regarding child arrangements, contact or residence. The focus is on safeguarding children and helping parents remain focused on their child's welfare.
Work After First Hearing (WAFH) Managing ongoing casework following the initial hearing, including assessments, direct interventions and recommendations to assist the court's decision-making.
Child Focused Court Model (CFC) Working within an approach that places children's experiences, needs and outcomes at the centre of family court proceedings.
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying experience working with children and families.Strong background in safeguarding, assessment and court-related work.Excellent report writing and analytical skills.Ability to manage complex and sensitive cases effectively.Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.This is an excellent opportunity for experienced children's social workers with court experience who are looking to work within a specialist service focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Norwich, England, United KingdomTemporary
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