It isn’t just our talented and experienced Social Workers who have a key role to play in supporting some of the most vulnerable children in our society. Behind them are highly organised and effective teams, of which our Apprentices arean integral component.
We will provide comprehensive support to you while you undertake your apprenticeship. You will be provided with a laptop and phone from your first day and mentoring from a supportive team. You will be working towards an Apprenticeship for Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 - for details please follow this link.
Although we are able to workflexibly and remotely, there will also be a requirement to travel to and work in the Derby office where the Procurement team is based.
Let us tell you a bit more about the role…
We are looking for an enthusiastic applicant who is interested in developing a career in procurement and contracts management.
As a Cafcass Apprenticeyou will support with business needs, and through that, to support the vulnerable children and young people Cafcass works with, by providing efficient and effective administrative support to the Procurement team.
Should you join us your tasks will include:
* Operate corporate computer systems such as the e-procurement portal and the Proactis contract management system in accordance with Cafcass policies and as required.
* To provide general administrative and clerical support to the Cafcass procurement team including, data processing, responding to Generic email inbox or telephone queries, ad hoc administrative tasks etc.
* Under the supervision of the Procurement Manager provide assistance in the administration of tendering and contract processes with a positive and professional attitude.
* Be an effective representative for Cafcass and to act at all times in a professional manner consistent with representing Cafcass as an important national organisation supporting some of England’s most vulnerable children and young people.
For a full list of main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the job description.
… and what we’re looking for:
* Achievement of grades 9 – 4 (A – C) in both GCSE Maths and English (essential)
* Ability to use a wide range of Microsoft Office packages particularly in the areas of Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Good listening skills, and excellent verbal and written communication.
* Knowledge of the importance of and experience of working with and maintaining confidential records.
* Ability to work accurately and to tight deadlines.
* Ability to work on own initiative to think through problems to find solutions (within agreed guidelines).
Next steps / timelines
If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don’t need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit.
Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change:
13 July 2025
Telephone interviews:
w/c 7th and 14th July
Final interviews:
w/c 14th and 28th July
If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact Anisa Awan(anisa.awan@cafcass.gov.uk)from our HR Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Jane Bate (jane.bate@cafcass.gov.uk)if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you.
Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about theoffer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Be Their Voice
We are Cafcass – the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service – and we represent children in family court cases in England.
Independently advising the family courts about what is safe for children and in their best interests, we speak up for over 140,0000 children every year when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures, ensuring their needs, wishes and feelings are heard.
Watch our video to find out we don’t just listen to children’s voices but we can be their voice.
If our purpose resonates with you, and you share our ambitions for children - exceptional experiences, for every child, everywhere and every time - then if you join us, you will work alongside like-minded people in a diverse, inclusive and supportive organisation.
You will be trusted to work flexibly and independently using outstanding technology (e.g. touchscreen laptops, iPhone, all with first class support, including IT Trainers) with access to substantial resources (e.g. Cafcass Library has over 27,000 resources on social work, child protection and related topics). You will also have opportunities to develop, whatever team you join, wherever you are in the country and at whatever stage you are at in your career.
Whether you join us in one of our social work roles that work directly with children and families or our corporate and business services teams who provide technology, support and expertise, you will have the chance to make a difference for children and families. You can also find out more at www.cafcass.gov.uk/careers .
The wellbeing of our colleagues is something we are truly passionate about, as demonstrated by everyone having four dedicated, additional days per year when they are encouraged to spend time focusing on their health and wellbeing.
Colleagues can also have a health and wellbeing cash plan, for which Cafcass pays the basic premium (you can upgrade to include family members), which allows them to claim back some costs of routine health expenses, including dental check-ups, eye tests, physiotherapy sessions and more.
Overall, we foster a holistic approach to supporting our colleagues, benefitting physical, mental and financial health. This is led by a dedicated in-house team, the benefits of which include meaning support is targeted and specific to what colleagues need. Our team can also offer support and guidance when it comes to specific health conditions, such as neuro-diverse conditions, cancer and the menopause.
Our wellbeing offer is further strengthened by an external Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) which provides a free confidential support service 24 hours a day. This means access to clinical and professional expertise which gives you a chance to talk about all kinds of work and personal issues.
If this wasn’t enough, we are especially proud that over 125 colleagues have completed training and receive ongoing support to act as Health and Wellbeing Champions. Furthermore, we have nearly 100 people that have trained to be Mental Health Allies.
Diversity
We represent children and families from diverse backgrounds and having a diverse workforce helps us to fulfil this responsibility authentically.
It also helps us to grow, evolve and innovate, so we particularly welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with.
We are also a Disability Confident Leader, which further underlines our commitment to employ, train, retain and develop the careers of colleagues with disabilities.
Our Diversity Networks provide a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience – supported by allies across the organisation. The networks help ensure we provide an inclusive working environment and a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds.
For more information watch our video here .
Colleagues from Black Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
Mental Health Network
Colleagues who experience, or have an interest in, Mental Health issues.
Pride
Network
Colleagues who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans – LGBT+.
Neurodiversity Network
Colleagues who are neurodivergent, or support someone who is
Together
‘Together with Children and Families’ (which we just call ‘Together’) is the name of our relationship-based practice framework. It applies to the work of every individual in Cafcass, from Social Workers to Leaders and includes our Corporate and Business Support teams.
It is at the heart of what we do and is made up of our values, how these values work in practice, the tools to use to incorporate these values in our work and the impact this will have on the children and families we serve.
This framework encourages us to be pro-active and to look for the strengths in ourselves and others. It also enables us to build positive relationships with our colleagues, our partners and most importantly, with the children and families with whom we work.
We look forward to telling helping you learn more about Together should you join us.
We know if you join us you want to be rewarded in a variety of ways, including time away from work to spend time with those important to you, manage your financial present and future, whilst also be trusted to manage your work/life balance.
Therefore, in addition to our unique, holistic approach to supporting your health and wellbeing we also provide:
This list is just a selection of main benefits and we have a range of policies and processes that allow us to support our colleagues - and their families – and we look forward to providing you with further information about these in due course.
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