About the role
Liquid Personnel is recruiting experienced Family Court Advisers (FCAs) to join a dedicated service supporting children and families through family court proceedings. This is a full-time agency role offering £33.50 per hour and highly flexible home working of up to 4 days per week.
As a Family Court Adviser, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the voice, welfare, and best interests of children remain at the heart of every decision made by the court. Working across both Public Law and Private Law proceedings, you will undertake complex assessments, provide expert analysis and recommendations, and work collaboratively with families, professionals, and the judiciary to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.
Benefits
- Pay rate of £33.50 per hour
- Highly flexible home working – up to 4 days per week
- Supportive and experienced team environment
- Meaningful and rewarding work influencing positive outcomes for children and families
- Access to ongoing professional development
- Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant
What will your responsibilities be?
As a Family Court Adviser, you will:
- Conduct safeguarding checks and risk assessments within family court proceedings.
- Gather, analyse, and evaluate complex information relating to child welfare and protection concerns.
- Prepare high-quality court reports, statements, and professional recommendations.
- Represent and advocate for the child’s wishes, feelings, and best interests throughout proceedings.
- Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families.
- Provide expert advice to courts on safeguarding and welfare matters.
- Manage a varied caseload across Public Law and Private Law proceedings.
- Work effectively with local authorities, legal representatives, schools, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies.
- Support the delivery of the Child Focused Court Model (CFC), ensuring children remain central throughout court proceedings.
- Maintain accurate case records and effectively utilise electronic case management systems.
- Apply professional judgement and evidence-based practice to support high-quality decision-making.
- Contribute to positive outcomes through effective communication, analysis, and partnership working.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW, or equivalent)
- Registration with Social Work England
- A minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience working with children and families
- Strong experience in safeguarding, risk assessment, and child protection work
- Excellent report-writing and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills with children, families, legal professionals, and partner agencies
- Effective negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
- Excellent case management and organisational abilities
- Competent IT skills and experience using electronic case management systems
- Ability to remain professional and resilient when managing sensitive, complex, and high-conflict situations
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience within Family Court Advisory, Child Protection, Looked After Children, or Court Teams
- Experience working within Public Law and/or Private Law proceedings
- Knowledge of the Child Focused Court Model (CFC)
- Understanding of current family justice legislation and court processes
Why Liquid Personnel?
- Free DBS and compliance service
- Twice-weekly payroll and Faster Pay service, helping you get paid more quickly
- Access to exclusive roles not available through other agencies
- Free access to Liquid Personnel’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
- Dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
- Access to a wide selection of social work opportunities across the UK
- Refer a Friend Bonus – Receive £500 for every social worker you refer who we successfully place*
- Find Your Own Job Bonus – Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us*
- Ongoing recruitment support throughout your placement
Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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