Locations: Coventry, Warwickshire & Northamptonshire
Rate: £37.75 per hour
Contract: Temporary (6-9 months)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Caritas Recruitment is working with Cafcass to recruit experienced Family Court Advisers (FCA) to support both public and private law work across Coventry, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity for resilient, court‑experienced practitioners to work with highly vulnerable children and families within a well‑established national organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Work directly with children and families involved in public and private law proceedings
Undertake safeguarding assessments and provide robust analysis to inform decision‑making
Prepare high‑quality reports, including Section 7 and discharge of care reports
Engage children in a child‑centred and creative manner
Provide clear written and oral evidence within the Family Court
Liaise confidently with partner agencies, legal professionals and the Judiciary
Manage a complex caseload, working effectively and proportionately at pace
Essential Requirements
Social Work qualification and SWE registration
Minimum 3 years' post‑qualifying experience
Proven experience working with highly vulnerable children and families
Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice
Practical, first‑hand experience of the Family Court system, including giving oral evidence
Excellent case analysis, planning and recording skills
Confident and competent IT skills, with experience using electronic case management systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised, resilient and able to demonstrate good self‑care
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel across a large geographical area required)
Desirable Experience
Child‑centred practice with creative engagement techniques
Experience in both public and/or private law
Ability to work remotely with a strong sense of accountability
Forward planning and effective workload prioritisation
Confident negotiating with other agencies and professionals
Experience attending hearings some distance from base
Confident providing oral evidence without legal representationThis role will require travel across Coventry, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, so flexibility and mobility are essential.
Why work with Caritas?
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Competitive rates of pay
Access to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwide
Caritas app - access to live vacancies, online chat & payment information
Dedicated one‑to‑one consultant support
Post‑placement follow‑up meetings
Subsidised training
Recommend a friend/colleague bonus scheme - £300
DBS check
CV writing service and interview technique coaching
Interested?
To find out more or to apply, contact:
Chris Tuckwell
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