Overview
Join to apply for the Qualified Children's Social Worker role at Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service).
We are recruiting for the role of Qualified Children's Social Worker in our Private Law team — WTFH team, covering the Coventry, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire area. We operate in a hybrid model with resources, equipment and support to enable us to be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. The role is based from our office in Coventry / National Business Centre, but teams work flexibly and remotely, so proximity to the office is not a strict requirement.
We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that values the diversity and lived experience of colleagues and aims to reflect the diversity of the children and families we serve. We provide extensive wellbeing support and excellent benefits.
Further information about Cafcass and the role is available on our Cafcass Careers page and in the Job Description.
Responsibilities
* Work as a Family Court Adviser within the Private Law team, involving direct work with children, gathering their views and wishes, and representing these to the court in written reports, giving evidence and advocating for arrangements that are in the child’s best interests.
* Conduct robust risk assessments and apply mediation skills in the process of determining suitable child arrangements.
* Engage with families requiring court assistance to agree on best outcomes for the child(ren).
What we’re looking for
* Social Work England registered social worker.
* Organised, resilient and able to work independently.
* Demonstrable experience of working with children and families over a sustained period as a Social Worker; relevant early-career experience may be considered.
You can find out more about the role and read the job description before applying.
Next steps / Timelines
* Closing date: 22 September 2025
* Initial Interview: 2 October 2025
* Final Interview: 8 October 2025
If you need more information, contacts are provided below. You can read about the pre-employment checks process and Cafcass DBS policy in the job description and policy documents. Questions about HR or recruitment can be directed to JNade Brady (jnade.brady@cafcass.gov.uk); questions about the role can be directed to Laura Swain (contact details available on request).
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with the DBS code of practice and Cafcass policy.
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