Family Court Advisers are involved where families require the assistance of the court to agree on the best child arrangements for the child(ren) involved. Family Court Advisers are typically involved with children for a period of assessment for the court, undertaking direct work with children, gaining their views and wishes and representing these to the court via written reports and giving evidence and advocating for arrangements that are in their best interests. This will draw on robust risk assessment and mediation skills. … and what we''re looking for Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding - but it''s not for everyone.
You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who''s organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you''ll have demonstrable experience of working with children and families over a sustained period as a Social Worker, potentially supplemented from relevant experience from earlier in your career also. Candidates must have experience in Section 7 - Private Law work
