Family Court Adviser (FCA) – CAFCASS
Location: One Friargate, Station Square, Coventry, CV1 2GNRate: £33.50 per hourWorking Pattern: Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office, 4 days remote working, alongside family visits and court attendanceContract: Temporary, 37 hours per week
Caritas Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join CAFCASS in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Social Worker who is passionate about ensuring children remain at the centre of family court proceedings and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families.
About the Role
As a Family Court Adviser, you will work within both Private Law and Work After First Hearing (WAFH) proceedings, undertaking complex assessments, analysing risk, and providing expert advice and recommendations to the Family Court.
Working within the Child Focused Court Model (CFC), you will ensure the voice and lived experience of the child remains central throughout the court process while supporting families through often challenging and high-conflict situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake safeguarding and welfare assessments for children and families.
- Analyse complex family dynamics and risk factors.
- Prepare clear, high-quality reports and recommendations for court.
- Work directly with children to understand and represent their wishes and feelings.
- Attend court hearings and provide professional evidence.
- Collaborate with legal professionals, local authorities and partner agencies.
- Maintain a child-centred approach to decision-making at all times.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
- Social Work England registration.
- Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience working with children and families.
- Strong assessment, safeguarding and report-writing experience.
- Excellent communication, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively under pressure.
- Previous court experience is highly desirable.
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