family court adviser (fca) - public & private law

Family Court Adviser (FCA) - Public & Private Law

• Role: Family Court Adviser
• Location: Newcastle (Work From Home / Remote & Court Presence)
• Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour
• Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing Contract
• Funding: Special Ministry of Justice (MOJ) Child-Focused Courts & A1 Local Budget

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking to focus purely on child-centred court assessments, voice-of-the-child advocacy, and high-level safeguarding without the demands of long-term local authority case management?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Family Court Adviser to join a dedicated team in Newcastle. Funded through a joint MOJ Child-Focused Courts and A1 local budget initiative, this post offers a market-leading hourly rate and exceptional work-from-home flexibility.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Top Market Rate: Command a highly competitive rate of £38.00 per hour.
• Work From Home Balance: Enjoy strong hybrid flexibility with home-based working for report writing and virtual meetings, alongside essential court appearances.
• Specialised Funding: Backed by dedicated MOJ and local budget investment focused directly on child-centred justice and court innovation.

Core Responsibilities

• Section 7 & Safeguarding Reports: Conduct thorough, analytical assessments and prepare high-quality court reports in both Public and Private Law care proceedings.
• Voice of the Child: Engage directly with children and young people to ensure their views, wishes, and feelings are clearly represented within legal proceedings.
• Expert Advocacy: Represent child welfare priorities clearly in family court settings, providing expert advice to magistrates and judges to inform safe, permanent decisions.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaise effectively with legal representatives, local authority social care teams, and external agencies.

Mandatory Candidate Criteria

• Professional Registration: Active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Post-Qualifying Experience: A minimum of 3 years' PQE in statutory Children's Social Care (Child Protection, Court Work, Looked After Children, or CAFCASS).
• Court Competency: Demonstrable expertise in writing analytical court reports (Section 7, Rule 16.4, or care proceedings) and giving evidence in court.

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