Locum Children's Social Worker - Private Law Team (Family Court Adviser) 🌟
📍 Location: Manchester
💼 Agency: FCA (NTX(phone number removed))
💰 Pay Rate: £35 per hour
🕒 Type: Locum / Temporary Contract
Please contact Gemma Bridgman at Carita Recruitment for further details: (phone number removed) / g.bridgman @ (url removed)
We're currently recruiting experienced Children's Social Workers to join the Private Law Team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Family Court Adviser (FCA) supporting families and ensuring the welfare of children is at the heart of every decision.
👩⚖️ About the Role:
As a Family Court Adviser, you will be involved in Private Law proceedings where:
Families need support to agree on safe and suitable arrangements for their children, or
Local authorities have raised serious concerns requiring Cafcass intervention.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities:
Undertake comprehensive assessments and engage directly with children to capture and represent their views in court.
Apply strong risk assessment skills and mediation techniques to make clear, evidence-based recommendations.
Advocate for outcomes that are in the best interests of the child at all times.
✅ What We're Looking For:
A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
A minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience working with children and families.
Previous involvement in Family Court proceedings and a good understanding of Private Law is highly desirable.
Strong organisational skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage a complex caseload independently.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Children's Social Worker to make a real difference in a rewarding and challenging setting.
📩 Apply now to join a team where your expertise and commitment will be valued and make an impact every day.
Please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment for further details: (phone number removed) / g.bridgman @ (url removed)
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy