Cafcass - Family Court Adviser - Public Law - London

Position: Cafcass - Family Court Adviser - Public Law - Central London
Location: St James's

We have an opportunity for an agency FCA at Cafcass in the central London office - for the Work After First Hearing service – are you interested? Or can you recommend someone for £300 if placed? Central London office WC1X 1 day in the office and as required to visit court and families Work After First Hearing:
Public Law Pay rate: £36.50 – £37.75 depending on experience Work After First Hearing will involve the following:
Working in the Public Law team, Children’s Social Workers (or as we will professionally call you
- Family Court Advisers) are involved in a combination of cases where the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case. Children’s Social Workers key responsibilities include:
Conducting assessments and directly engaging with children to understand and represent their views and wishes to the court. Using expertise in robust risk assessment and mediation will be essential as you advocate for arrangements that prioritise the best interest of the children. Public Law
- In public law a local authority has made an application to the court for authority to intervene in a child’s life as it is believed they are at risk of significant harm. FCAs are often referred to as ‘Children’s Guardians’ – they are the independent person who is there to promote the child’s welfare and ensure the arrangements made for the child are in their best interests.

Face-to-face visits Lots of hybrid working Requirements of the role:
Social Work qualified Social Work England registered Significant post-qualified experience in children & families social care (not subject to DFE rules) - 2-3 years minimum in a children’s local authority social work post Recent experience of Public Law work Court experience & confidence in the court arena A high standard of assessment and case analysis Confident in providing oral evidence when not represented by a solicitor/barrister.

Ability to produce written work to a high standard Communicates effectively and demonstrates empathy with children & families within the family justice system Effective communication and joint working with a range of professionals and agencies. Be child-centred and understand how to engage with children creatively. Please apply online or contact me asap to discuss in more detail. We are offering £250 joining bonus for new starters with Reed.

Alternatively, we are offering £250 if you refer a friend or colleague and they are placed successfully into this or any other QSW role.