At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families in court to ensure the best arrangements for children's welfare.
- Company: Join Cafcass, a leading organisation dedicated to children's rights and welfare.
- Benefits: £6,000 joining incentive, flexible working, extensive wellbeing support, and excellent benefits package.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Social Worker with experience in child and family work.
We are excited to offer a Professional Joining Incentive of £6,000 for those who join one of our teams where these payments are available. You can find out further information about this payment prior to applying for the role - check vacancy documents.
We are hiring Qualified Children's Social Workers for our Private Law teams in London. If you would like to know more about what it is like to work for Cafcass in this team, visit our website to find out more about Family Court Adviser roles in London.
Join us in making a difference for children and families. As a Family Court Adviser (our professional title for Children's Social Workers), you'll work within our teams that are involved in cases where families require assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved.
When applying, you'll have the opportunity to indicate your preference - so you can specify a preference for the role that best fits your skills and interests.
Working in the Private Law team, 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.
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.
Location: While these roles are contractually based in either our Gray's Inn Road office or Croydon office, we support flexible working which means your proximity to the office doesn't need to be a deciding factor. However, there will be a requirement to travel frequently for this role to meet with children and families and attend court. We also meet regularly for team meetings and group supervision to help you feel supported in your role, connect with peers and managers, and feel supported and a valued member of our team.
We provide an outstanding range of practice aids, resources, equipment, and dedicated support - empowering us, both individually and collectively, to be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. We offer extensive wellbeing support and an excellent benefits package, designed to empower our colleagues and reflect the value we place on being part of a committed and high-performing team.
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: 15th July 2026
- Telephone interviews: As and when candidates apply
- Final Interview: To be confirmed
Qualified Children's Social Worker (Private Law) employer: Cafcass
Cafcass is an exceptional employer for Qualified Children's Social Workers, offering a Professional Joining Incentive of £6,000 and a supportive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff. With flexible working arrangements and regular team meetings, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families while benefiting from extensive resources and professional development opportunities in the heart of London.
