Family Court Advisor Sanctuary Personal

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Family Court Advisor within Social Care in Liverpool, Merseyside, earning £37.75 hourly. This ongoing role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, providing you with the flexibility to maintain a desirable work-life balance in one of the most vibrant cities in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for those ready to make a difference in family law proceedings. The Family Court Advisor role is pivotal in offering advanced social work support to children, families, and courts, ensuring the child’s welfare and safeguarding are central to all decision-making. You will be assessing risks, analyzing complex cases, advising courts on child protection and welfare concerns, and directly engaging with children and families to achieve positive outcomes.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time/Part Time: Choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle, allowing you to maintain personal commitments while progressing your career.
• Attractive Hourly Wage: £37.75 per hour for both full and part-time, providing financial stability and reward for your expertise.
• Varied Assignments: Experience different cases and environments, enhancing your skills and keeping every day interesting.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training opportunities to ensure you stay at the cutting edge of social work practice.
• Networking: Connect with other professionals in the vibrant social care sector in Liverpool, gaining valuable insights and contacts.

What you will do

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families, identifying risks and implementing strategies for welfare improvement.
• Provide expert advice to courts on child protection and welfare concerns, ensuring the child’s best interests are represented.
• Work directly with children and families to facilitate positive outcomes and support during family proceedings.
• Prepare detailed reports and ongoing recommendations post-initial hearings to guide court decisions.
• Manage complex cases and sensitive situations with professionalism and composure.
• Support families in private law cases to focus on the child’s needs and provide safeguarding advice amid disputes.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant Social Work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in family court proceedings and safeguarding.
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and family law.
• Experience conducting complex assessments and preparing court reports.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to promoting the welfare and best interests of children.

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.

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.

Liverpool is not just an ideal place to advance your social work career, but it’s also a great city to live in. Known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant music scene, and friendly people, you’ll find plenty to enjoy outside of work. Explore historical sites, enjoy an evening by the docks, or catch a live show. Liverpool offers a perfect blend of work and leisure.

Join us and see why so many choose Liverpool as their professional and personal home.