Social Work Adviser Location: Westminster Salary: £40,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time/ Contract The organisation currently has an exciting opportunity to join them as a Social Work Adviser (Child Welfare and Safeguarding) based at the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in Westminster. You will join them on a full-time, 18 month contract (potential extension upon mutual agreement) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum, plus benefits. The role of their Social Work Adviser (Child Welfare and Safeguarding) is to enable the FCDO to offer advice and assistance to vulnerable British nationals known to the UK Consular Network. Responsibilities as their Social Work Adviser (Child Welfare and Safeguarding): FCDO Providing advice, support and guidance to consular assistance staff in London and staff based overseas on child safeguarding social work issues for British nationals Working jointly with the consular child policy unit (CPU) to review child-related cases and policy Working collaboratively with the social work advisor team to review cases and relevant policy Investigating, signposting, planning with consular staff who are working with British nationals to provide specialist children and families advice to the consular staff Referring 'meet and assist’ cases to relevant service providers at UK ports Undertaking the risk assessment of cases Ensuring policy, guidance and training are inputted to the consular staff on child welfare issues Building and maintaining links with relevant assistance NGOs & travel partners via outreach work Building and maintaining links with Consular Regional Directors Covering for the Social Work Adviser team as required Recording all cases on a secure consular information network and monthly reporting to HTC Maintaining international outreach – there may be opportunities for international travel to support FCDO staff abroad HTC (1 day per 5 weeks) Working within the airport crisis team at Heathrow Advising and assisting a wide variety client groups Being part of a unique and interesting social work environment Participating in emergency preparedness and response at Heathrow Continuing professional development What we’re looking for in their Social Work Adviser (Children & Families): 2 years’ recent statutory social work experience Recent experience of working directly with children and families to statutory standards Experience of direct work, working with the impact of trauma and ensuring safeguarding is always prioritised Experience of making and recording risk assessments, including Safe Lives RIC and other evidence-based assessment tools Experience of problem-solving under time pressure Experience of prioritising casework according to risk and need Working knowledge of child safeguarding procedures within Local Authorities An understanding of child safeguarding policy The ability to work effectively in partnership with other agencies The ability to make clear recommendations on how to address risk and need based on professional judgement and experience. The ability to recognise signs that a child may not be meeting developmental milestones, has been harmed or is at risk of harm The ability to advocate for children and young people, to ensure they receive organisational focus, resource and support as appropriate Application form closing date: 9am, Tuesday 20th January 2026 Interview date: Tuesday 3 rd February 2026 To Apply If you’re looking for a new challenge, please click apply to be considered as their Social Work Adviser (Child Welfare and Safeguarding) ! They look forward to hearing from you. You must be legally able to work in UK. Security clearance is required for this role. You must have been resident in the UK for a least 2 of the previous ten years, at least one year of which must have been a consecutive 12-month period and you must have resided for at least 3 consecutive years in one country. All applicants should be aware that a lack of sufficient background information may preclude an applicant from being granted security clearance.