Family Court Adviser, CAFCASS
Vitalis · Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Family Court Adviser, CAFCASS at Vitalis, based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, paying £34.50 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £34.50 per hour
- Location
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Closes
- 3 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Lecturer
Bang in line with the market for lecturer
Reference OR-2996
About the role
Family Court Adviser, CAFCASS
Pay rate to £34.50 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Family Court Advisor to work in CAFCASS in Sheffield Council.
The Family Court Adviser role provides advanced social work support to children, families, and courts within family proceedings, ensuring the child’s welfare and safeguarding remain central to all decision-making. The role involves assessing risk, analysing complex cases, advising courts on child protection and welfare concerns, and working directly with children and families to achieve positive outcomes. Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and have at least three years� post-qualifying experience working with children and families. Strong assessment, communication, negotiation, case management, and IT skills are essential, alongside the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage sensitive, high-conflict situations professionally.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on [email removed] or [phone removed] for more information.
Pay rate to £34.50 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Family Court Advisor to work in CAFCASS in Sheffield Council.
The Family Court Adviser role provides advanced social work support to children, families, and courts within family proceedings, ensuring the child’s welfare and safeguarding remain central to all decision-making. The role involves assessing risk, analysing complex cases, advising courts on child protection and welfare concerns, and working directly with children and families to achieve positive outcomes. Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and have at least three years� post-qualifying experience working with children and families. Strong assessment, communication, negotiation, case management, and IT skills are essential, alongside the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage sensitive, high-conflict situations professionally.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
- Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
- Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
- Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Looked After Children (LAC)
- Children’s Social Work
- Adult Social Work
- Service Manager
- Head of Service
- Team Manager
- Assistant Team Manager
- A wide range of housing roles
- Careers in SEND in local authorities
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on [email removed] or [phone removed] for more information.
Reference: OR-2996 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 3 Sep 2026 · Listed via Vitalis
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