Family Court Adviser, Qualified Social Worker – CAFCASS, Central London
Pertemps Social Care · Greater London, Greater London
Family Court Adviser, Qualified Social Worker – CAFCASS, Central London at Pertemps Social Care, based in Greater London, Greater London, paying £37.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £37.00 per hour
- Location
- Greater London, Greater London
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 19 Sep 2026
Reference EM-4438
About the role
Family Court Adviser, Qualified Social Worker – CAFCASS, Central London
Pay rate £31.50 to £37 per hour
Contract role, Central London
Pertemps are recruiting for Children’s Social Workers to work within CAFCASS.
This is for the Central London area.
Family Court Adviser Role Summary
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
Public Law
Cases where the Local Authority has intervened due to safeguarding concerns or risk of significant harm to a child. FCA�s act as Children�s Guardians, representing the child�s wishes and best interests throughout care proceedings.
Private Law
Cases involving disputes between parents or carers regarding child arrangements, such as contact or residence. FCA�s assess welfare concerns, provide safeguarding advice and support families to remain focused on the child�s needs.
There is plenty of hybrid working available.
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.
Pay rate £31.50 to £37 per hour
Contract role, Central London
Pertemps are recruiting for Children’s Social Workers to work within CAFCASS.
This is for the Central London area.
Family Court Adviser Role Summary
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
Public Law
Cases where the Local Authority has intervened due to safeguarding concerns or risk of significant harm to a child. FCA�s act as Children�s Guardians, representing the child�s wishes and best interests throughout care proceedings.
Private Law
Cases involving disputes between parents or carers regarding child arrangements, such as contact or residence. FCA�s assess welfare concerns, provide safeguarding advice and support families to remain focused on the child�s needs.
There is plenty of hybrid working available.
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:
- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
- An easy registration process (all done online)
- Referral schemes and incentives
- Ongoing compliance managed for you
- Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.
Reference: EM-4438 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 19 Sep 2026 · Listed via Pertemps Social Care
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