Randstad are proud to be partners with Cafcass as one of their suppliers. We are currently working with them recruiting for a Family Court Advisor based in Chelmsford
They are looking for someone to provide advanced social work-level services to children, families and courts by assessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person. Also, to influence those with parental responsibility to be more child-focused when needed, to advise the courts and Local Authorities about safeguarding concerns and about how a child's life can be improved, supporting judicial case management in the process
This is a full time position with pay determined by experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. To provide high quality early safeguarding and child protection advice, assessments and analysis to the Court on the needs and best interests of children subject to or involved in Family Proceedings
2. To ensure that the well-being and safety of the child is paramount throughout Cafcass' involvement in the case.
3. To ensure that all incidents or risks of significant harm to the child are dealt with in
4. accordance with the relevant Local Safeguarding Children's Board (LSCB) procedures and Cafcass policies and procedures
5. To directly work with, or on behalf of children & families to achieve safe and positive
6. outcomes f...