Family Court Advisor – CAFCASS – Sheffield

Pay rate – £37 per hour
 
Contract – Temporary
 
CAFCASS are currently recruiting experienced children’s Social Workers for their Family Court Advisor role based in Sheffield.
 
Flexible/mainly remote working – Monthly team meeting is office based and training events are a mix of in person and hybrid.
 
Family Court Adviser Role Summary;
The Family Court Adviser role provides advanced social work support to children, families, and courts within family proceedings, ensuring the child’s welfare and safeguarding remain central to all decision-making. The role involves assessing risk, analysing complex cases, advising courts on child protection and welfare concerns, and working directly with children and families to achieve positive outcomes. Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and have at least three years� post-qualifying experience working with children and families. Strong assessment, communication, negotiation, case management, and IT skills are essential, alongside the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage sensitive, high-conflict situations professionally.
 
WAFH (Work After First Hearing);
Involves work completed after the first hearing, including detailed assessments, direct work with children and families, report writing, and ongoing recommendations to support the court in achieving the best outcomes for the child.
 
Public Law;
Cases where the Local Authority has intervened due to safeguarding concerns or risk of significant harm to a child. FCAs act as Children’s Guardians, representing the child’s wishes and best interests throughout care proceedings.
Private Law;
Cases involving disputes between parents or carers regarding child arrangements, such as contact or residence. FCAs assess welfare concerns, provide safeguarding advice and support families to remain focused on the child’s needs. 
 
 
 
 
Children’s Social Workers will need at least 3 years’ permanent experience with an English local authority and to be registered with Social Work England, as per DfE rules.
 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you: –

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you.
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

 
Please contact Emma Brennan on 07384 834872 or email emma.brennan@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.