Family Court Advisor - CAFCASS - Manchester

Locum Children's Social Worker - Private Law Team (Family Court Adviser) 🌟 📍 Location: Manchester 💼 Agency: FCA (NTX(phone number removed)) 💰 Pay Rate: £35 per hour 🕒 Type: Locum / Temporary Contract Please contact Gemma Bridgman at Carita Recruitment for further details: (phone number removed) / g.bridgman @ (url removed) We're currently recruiting experienced Children's Social Workers to join the Private Law Team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Family Court Adviser (FCA) supporting families and ensuring the welfare of children is at the heart of every decision. 👩‍⚖️ About the Role: As a Family Court Adviser, you will be involved in Private Law proceedings where: Families need support to agree on safe and suitable arrangements for their children, or Local authorities have raised serious concerns requiring Cafcass intervention. 🛠️ Key Responsibilities: Undertake comprehensive assessments and engage directly with children to capture and represent their views in court. Apply strong risk assessment skills and mediation techniques to make clear, evidence-based recommendations. Advocate for outcomes that are in the best interests of the child at all times. ✅ What We're Looking For: A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England. A minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience working with children and families. Previous involvement in Family Court proceedings and a good understanding of Private Law is highly desirable. Strong organisational skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage a complex caseload independently. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Children's Social Worker to make a real difference in a rewarding and challenging setting. 📩 Apply now to join a team where your expertise and commitment will be valued and make an impact every day. Please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment for further details: (phone number removed) / g.bridgman @ (url removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy