Overview
Join to apply for the Qualified Children\'s Social Worker role at Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service).
The Vacancy: We are hiring Children’s Social Workers for our Private and Public Law teams. Working in the Private and Public Law teams, Children’s Social Workers (or as we will professionally call you - Family Court Advisers) are involved in a combination of cases where either the families require 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.
Responsibilities
* 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 to advocate for arrangements that prioritise the best interests of the children.
Who we’re looking for
* Relevant Social Work qualification is essential
* You must be registered with the Social Work England regulator
* Ideally 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/or Public Law would be an advantage
* Organised and resilient with the ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
About
If you would like to learn more about working for us, see below link to one of our National Live Events: Cafcass National Live Event 2025 - What makes Cafcass unique.
Location
Location may show a contractual base in our Nottingham office, but our teams work flexibly and remotely; proximity to the office is not a critical consideration. We provide resources, equipment, and support so that individuals and teams can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures.
Next steps / Timelines
Below is an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, though dates are subject to change.
* Closing Date: 14th September 2025
* Telephone interviews: TBC
* Final Interview: TBC
Vacancy contact
Contact: Anisa.Awan@cafcass.gov.uk
Pre-employment checks
Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with the DBS code of practice and Cafcass policy, if a criminal offence is declared, an individual assessment will be conducted. For details, refer to the Cafcass DBS policy.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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