- Position: Family Court Adviser (FCA)
- Practice Area: Public Law & Private Law Frameworks
- Location: Stevenage (Flexible / Work From Home)
- Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour
- Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing Interim Contract
Are you an accomplished children's social worker seeking a dedicated judicial-facing role that combines remote working flexibility with high-level safeguarding practice?
An outstanding opportunity is available for a Family Court Adviser to support family court proceedings across the Stevenage jurisdiction. This post is ideal for an experienced practitioner who thrives on analytical assessment, court report writing, and ensuring the voice of the child remains central to all legal outcomes.
Key Role Highlights
- Premium Rate: Competitive hourly pay of £37.00 per hour.
- Work-from-Home Flexibility: Enjoy a modern, flexible working pattern with remote report writing and home-based practice, alongside required court and client commitments.
- Specialist Practice: Focus purely on expert court assessments, child-centred recommendations, and statutory reporting without long-term case management duties.
Primary Responsibilities
- Statutory Court Reporting: Produce analytical, high-quality reports (including Section 7 assessments) across both Public and Private Law care proceedings.
- Child Advocacy: Conduct direct, meaningful work with children to ascertain their wishes and feelings, translating their voice clearly into family court proceedings.
- Judicial Consultation: Attend family court hearings to provide expert advice and clear, evidence-based recommendations to magistrates and judges.
- Risk & Safeguarding: Identify potential risks, evaluate family dynamics, and formulate safe, sustainable plans in the best interests of vulnerable children.
Candidate Criteria
- Professional Status: Qualified Social Worker with an active Social Work England registration.
- Statutory Background: Substantive post-qualifying experience (typically 3+ years) within statutory children's services (e.g., Child Protection, Court/LAC teams, or CAFCASS).
- Court Proficiency: Proven expertise in writing court-ready reports and giving evidence within private and public family law settings.
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