Family Court Adviser

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd, a dedicated recruitment agency, is seeking a skilled Family Court Adviser to join their Private Law Team in Birmingham. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of up to £43,459 per annum.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide high-quality safeguarding and child protection advice to the Court on the needs and best interests of children involved in Family proceedings.
  • Ensure the well-being and safety of the child are paramount throughout Cafcass involvement in the case.
  • Implement relevant Local Safeguarding Children's Board (LSCB) procedures and Cafcass policies to address incidents or risks of significant harm to the child.
  • Work directly with or on behalf of children and families to achieve safe and positive outcomes, referring to other services when beneficial.
  • Produce high-quality work with a rapid throughput, balancing productivity with casework quality.
  • Engage with Cafcass policy on case allocation and adopt a proportionate approach to work, assessing the needs of each case.
  • Conduct advanced social work-level case analysis of the child's circumstances and update it if necessary, providing advice to local teams based on initial case analysis.
  • Offer advanced social work-level advice to assist the Court in achieving a timely conclusion to proceedings and the best possible outcome for the child.
  • Develop a clear child-focused plan of work in each case, subject to ongoing review and monitoring.
  • Ensure the appointment and instruction of legal representation for the child as required, working in partnership with relevant agencies.
  • Stay up-to-date with changes in legislation, Court Rules, policies, national directives, procedures, and best practice developments.
  • Participate in training and development programs in line with individual personal development plans, taking responsibility for continued professional development and learning.

A social work qualification or equivalent is required, along with continuous professional development, registration with Social Work England, and at least 3 years of social work experience.

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd values Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and provides a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable adjustments can be made for candidates with disabilities or special requirements.



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