Family Court Adviser – Qualified Social Worker in Manchester

Are you a qualified social worker with at least three years’ post-qualifying experience supporting children and families at risk? We are recruiting six Family Court Advisers for temporary assignments with Cafcass in Manchester. Put children’s voices at the heart of family court decisions. Use your child protection, safeguarding and risk assessment expertise to provide clear analysis, advise the courts and help achieve safe outcomes for children and young people.

• Assess court applications, safeguarding concerns and complex child welfare issues.
• Complete direct work with children and families, ensuring children’s wishes and feelings are heard.
• Produce clear assessments, case analysis and written advice for family court proceedings.
• Work with parents, local authorities and other professionals to support child-focused decisions.
• Respond to risks of significant harm in line with relevant safeguarding procedures and Cafcass policies.
• Manage competing priorities and court timescales while maintaining high-quality case records.

• A Diploma in Social Work or a Social Work England-recognised equivalent.
• At least three years’ post-qualifying social work experience with children and families at risk.
• Strong child protection, risk assessment and case analysis skills.
• Confident report writing, communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to engage children and families from diverse backgrounds and work effectively across agencies.
• Sound professional judgement in high-conflict situations.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise casework and meet deadlines.
• Good IT, recording and organisational skills, with a reflective and accountable approach.

Take your next step in children’s social work. Apply through CV-Library with your up-to-date CV, highlighting your relevant children and families experience. Please quote VAC-(phone number removed)-OR(phone number removed).

DBHRSolutions is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.