Bank Family Court Adviser (Social Worker)
Location Gray Inn Road and Croydon
Closing Date Sunday 04 May 2025
The Vacancy
We are recruiting for the role of BANK Family Court Adviser (Children's Social Worker) in our team covering the London area.
We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing 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.
While this role is based in our offices in Gray's Inn Road and Croydon, our teams work flexibly and remotely. Your proximity to the office doesn’t always have to be a critical consideration.
We are a diverse, inclusive organization that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, helping us provide a service that promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to reflect the communities we serve.
We offer extensive wellbeing support and excellent benefits to encourage you to join us.
About the role
Working in the Private Law team, Family Court Advisers assist families requiring court intervention to agree on the best child arrangements. They are involved with children during assessment periods, undertake direct work, gather children’s views, and represent these in reports, evidence, and court advocacy, drawing on risk assessment and mediation skills.
What we’re looking for
Being a Family Court Adviser is rewarding but demanding. You must be a registered Social Worker with Social Work England, organized, resilient, and able to work independently. You should have demonstrable experience working with children and families over a sustained period, potentially supplemented by relevant earlier experience.
We recommend reading the full job description and the information available on our website before applying.
Next steps / timelines
If you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward. You can start, save, and return to your application before the deadline.
Indicative timetable:
* Closing date: Sunday 04 May 2025
* Initial interview: TBC
* Final interview: TBC
For more information, please refer to the Job Description or contact us via the details provided. We encourage you to apply even if you have questions, as we can provide additional information during the process.
Successful applicants will undergo pre-engagement checks, including a DBS check, with assessments for any criminal offenses as per our policies.
About Cafcass
We are Cafcass – the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service – representing children in family court cases across England. We advocate for over 140,000 children annually, ensuring their voices are heard in decisions affecting their futures.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting our colleagues’ wellbeing through various benefits, policies, and networks.
We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Leader. Our networks include groups for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic colleagues; those with mental health interests; LGBT+ colleagues; and neurodivergent colleagues.
Our 'Together' framework emphasizes relationship-based practice, promoting strengths and positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Join us to make a difference in children’s lives and enjoy a supportive, flexible working environment with opportunities for professional development.
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