Family Court Advisor

You will be working directly with vulnerable children and families, to advise the family courts on the best course of action for the child or young person. At the heart of this you will provide case analysis and recommendations to the court.

You will work with parents, relatives, local authorities and the courts, and demonstrate your understanding of what the child needs, wants and feels.

Your key tasks will include:

• Carry a case load of private and/or public law cases.
• Provide professional social work advice and assistance to Courts to achieve a timely conclusion to proceedings and secure the best possible outcome for the child based on their individual needs and best interests.
• Provide high quality evidence (orally and in writing) to the Court.
• Ensure that the child's welfare is paramount throughout proceedings, including ensuring the child is safeguarded in line with organisational requirements and the All Wales Child Protection Procedures.
• Ensure the appointment and instruction of legal representation for the child as required and in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Ensure the child's wishes and feelings are appropriately taken into account and reported upon in a timely and high quality fashion throughout the assessment of the child's needs as part of family proceedings.
• Advise and assist parents and other relevant parties to proceedings in dispute in the child's best interest in order to minimise the need for court intervention.
• Work effectively with partner organisations, stakeholders and service users whilst maintaining the required independence as part of proceedings.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, guidance, court rules, policies, procedures and best practice developments.
• Comply with organisational policies, procedures, statutory requirements and court rules in the delivery of services to children and families involved in family proceedings.
• Be responsible for personal learning and development in accordance with the requirements of Social Care Wales and the Welsh Government's performance management process.
• Work as a team member, attend relevant meetings and contribute to the effectiveness and wider planning of Cafcass Cymru as required.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.