Family Court Adviser, Qualified Social Worker – CAFCASS, Central London

Family Court Adviser, Qualified Social Worker – CAFCASS, Central London  
Pay rate £31.50 to £37 per hour  
Contract role, Central London
 
Pertemps are recruiting for Children’s Social Workers to work within CAFCASS. 
This is for the Central London area.  
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
Public Law
Cases where the Local Authority has intervened due to safeguarding concerns or risk of significant harm to a child. FCA�s 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. FCA�s assess welfare concerns, provide safeguarding advice and support families to remain focused on the child�s needs. 
 
There is plenty of hybrid working available. 
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 Elle McKenna on 07823 789233 or email elle.mckenna@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.