At Cafcass, we’re recruiting Children\'s Social Workers – professionally known as Family Court Advisers (FCAs) – who share our passion for facilitating positive outcomes for children involved in private and public law family court proceedings.
As an FCA, you will:
- Complete high‑quality assessments, engaging directly with children to understand their experiences, wishes and feelings and ensuring these are clearly and powerfully represented in family court.
- Apply your expertise in risk assessment, analysis and mediation, advocating for solutions that place the child’s safety, well‑being and long‑term interests at the centre of decision‑making.
- Work with adults, local authorities and a wide range of professionals to resolve complex issues and influence better outcomes for children.
- Support children and families in a variety of settings – including the office in Coventry, home visits, courts, schools and other safe locations – using high‑quality technology.
- Participate in shared learning, team meetings, group supervision and regular one‑to‑one sessions with your manager.
How we support you
- Equipment and technology: High‑quality laptops, smartphones, tablets and dedicated IT support.
- Training and resources: Access to specialist guidance, a vast library of social‑work resources and ongoing professional development.
- Well‑being: Reflective supervision, a strong commitment to work‑life balance, a dedicated wellbeing plan and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Inclusive environment: We value diversity, encourage learning and continually strive to improve outcomes for children, families and colleagues.
What we’re looking for
- Essential: Social work qualification.
- Essential: Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).
- Essential: Registration with Social Work England (or eligibility to register).
- Essential: Recent, relevant experience working directly with children and families.
- Desirable: Experience in family court proceedings or knowledge of Private and/or Public Law.
- Desirable: Pre‑qualifying experience supporting children and families for candidates with limited post‑qualifying experience.
- Applicable: Strong organisational skills, professional resilience, and ability to work independently while managing a varied caseload.
Diversity and inclusion
Cafcass welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds and makes reasonable adjustments to support applicants with disabilities.
