JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Family Court Adviser (FCA) Team

Job Specialism: Children's Social Work / Cafcass
Location: Newcastle, UK
Pay Rate: £32.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Family Court Adviser (FCA) Team with Cafcass in Newcastle.

This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £32.00 and the flexibility of part-time or full-time working. You will play a critical role in representing the best interests of children involved in family court proceedings, providing independent, high-quality social work analysis and recommendations to the court.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's social worker who enjoys analytical work, court-based practice, and high-impact decision-making.

Perks and Benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose working hours that suit your lifestyle and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Hourly Pay: Earn £32.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and experience.

• Diverse Experience: Work across a wide range of court cases, building highly transferable specialist skills.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training, learning, and development within a specialist national service.

• Engaging Team Environment: Join a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking professional team.

• Meaningful Work: Make a direct and lasting impact on children's lives through court-led safeguarding decisions.

What You Will Do

• Represent the best interests of children in family court proceedings, providing independent social work advice to the court.

• Undertake comprehensive assessments covering risk, parenting capacity, family functioning, and the child's needs and wishes.

• Prepare high-quality, analytical court reports with clear, evidence-based recommendations focused on the child's welfare.

• Attend