At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families, conducting assessments and advocating for their best interests in court.
- Company: Join CAFCASS, a leading organisation dedicated to safeguarding children and young people.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £4,000 joining incentive, wellbeing days, and flexible remote working options.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements with monthly team meetings to foster connections.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must be registered with Social Work England and have experience in social work with children.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 44962 £ per year.
Due to high demand for our service, we have additional opportunities for Children’s Social Workers to join our teams. You’ll work with a mixed caseload of Private and Public Law, supporting children and their families across Surrey and Sussex. We also have opportunities in our Work To First Hearing team, which is our ‘front door’ team that helps keep children safe at the very start of private law proceedings.
We offer a Professional Joining Incentive of £4,000 for those who join our service area. More information regarding this can be found in the vacancy documents. Children’s Social Workers in CAFCASS are referred to as Family Court Advisers and are involved in a combination of cases where either the families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case.
Children’s Social Workers (Family Court Advisors) key responsibilities include:
- Conducting assessments and directly engaging with children to understand and represent their views and wishes to the court.
- Using expertise in robust risk assessment and mediation will be essential as you advocate for arrangements that prioritise the best interest of the children.
Who we’re looking for:
- 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 Public Law would be an advantage.
- Organised and resilient with ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Ability to travel across the wider area and ideally have access to own transport.
Location:
Whilst you may see these roles have contractual base in our Brighton office, our teams work flexibly and remotely. This hopefully will allow you to work in a way that suits you best. Your proximity to the Brighton office doesn’t always have to be a critical consideration. Whilst we endeavour to allocate to your preferred area, we do expect our staff to visit children and attend court in person. To support connections, we ask that our staff attend team meetings in person monthly.
We provide the resources, equipment, and support needed, 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 are celebrating 25 years of CAFCASS and are proud of our extensive wellbeing support for colleagues (wellbeing days are offered in addition to annual leave), as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to work within our teams dedicated to safeguarding and protecting children. We look forward to receiving your application!
Remote Family Court Adviser - Children’s Social Worker in Addlestone employer: Cafcass
As a leading organisation in the Hampshire & Dorset area, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels supported and empowered. Our commitment to professional growth is reflected in our extensive wellbeing support and excellent benefits package, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery for children and families. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative and inspiring work environment.
