Family Court Advisor

We are seeking experienced and passionate Family Court Advisers (FCA) to join a dedicated team supporting children and families through family court proceedings for our client. As an FCA, 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.

• Conduct safeguarding checks and risk assessments within family court proceedings.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate complex information relating to child welfare and protection concerns.
• Prepare high-quality court reports, statements, and recommendations.
• Represent and advocate for the child's wishes, feelings, and best interests.
• 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's voices remain central throughout proceedings.
• Maintain accurate case records and utilise case management systems effectively.

• Essential: Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Essential: Registration with Social Work England.
• Essential: Minimum 3 years post‑qualifying experience working with children and families.
• Essential: Strong experience in safeguarding, risk assessment, and child protection.
• Essential: Excellent report‑writing and analytical skills.
• Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, legal professionals, and partner agencies.
• Essential: Strong negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Essential: Excellent case‑management and organisational abilities.
• Essential: Competent IT skills and experience using electronic case‑management systems.
• Essential: Ability to remain professional and resilient when managing sensitive, complex, and high‑conflict situations.
• Desirable: Previous experience within Family Court Advisory, Child Protection, Looked After Children, or Court Teams.
• Desirable: Experience working within Public Law and/or Private Law proceedings.
• Desirable: Knowledge of the Child Focused Court Model and current family justice legislation.

• Pay Rate £33.50ph.
• Two days in‑person per month; remote work otherwise.

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants who need them. If you require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please contact our team.