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We are hiring Children’s Social Workers (professionally known within Cafcass as Family Court Advisers) to join our mixed public and private law team in London.
Further information can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification under ‘Available Documents’ above.
In this role, you will work across both private and public law proceedings
This includes supporting families to reach safe and sustainable arrangements that promote the welfare and safety of children, as well as representing children’s interests in cases where local authorities have serious concerns about a child’s safety and welfare and the court has requested Cafcass involvement.
Who we’re looking for
- Relevant Social Work qualification is essential
- You must be registered with Social Work England regulator
- You’ll ideally have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children and families in a social work capacity
- Experience in Family Court proceedings and understanding of Private and/or Public Law would be an advantage
- Organised and resilient with ability to work independently and managing workload effectively
Location
Whilst you may see theseroles have contractual base in ourGray’s Inn Road office or Croydon office , our teams work flexibly and remotely , your proximity to the office doesn’t always have to be a critical consideration. This hopefully will allow you to work in a way that suits you best.
We provide the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures.
We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues , as well as excellent benefits , all of which we hope encourages you to work within our dedicated team.
- extensive wellbeing support for colleagues
- excellent benefits
Next steps / Timelines
Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change.
Closing date:5th October 2026
Telephone interviews: We'll offer dates / times as close to when you apply as we can.
Final Interview:Following your telephone interview, we aim to offer interview dates and times shortly afterwards.
If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can contact Upekha Welivita - from our HR Resourcing team, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. If your queries in relation to the role, you can contactLouise Whyatt Head of Practice -
In anticipation of your successful application, we encourage you to review our offer and pre-employment checks process. You are welcome to raise any questions or concerns about these checks during your application, with the assurance that this information will remain confidential.
Successful applicants will undergo various pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In line with the DBS code of practice and our policy, if a criminal offence is declared, an individual assessment will be conducted. For further details regarding this assessment, please refer to the Cafcass DBS policy .
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Qualified Children's Social Worker in London employer: Cafcass Organisation
Cafcass is an exceptional employer that prioritises the voices of children and families, fostering a supportive work culture in Leicester. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from ongoing training and growth opportunities, while being part of a dedicated team that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of children. The organisation's focus on collaboration with legal professionals and partner agencies creates a dynamic environment where social workers can thrive and contribute to positive change.
