Social Worker (Locum) - Cafcass Public and Private Law Teams Cafcass is currently recruiting experienced Locum Social Workers to join our Public and Private Law teams across the Thames Valley and Swindon. These are excellent opportunities to work within a respected national organisation, making a real difference to children and families involved in family court proceedings. Available Roles 2 x Locum Social Workers based from our Reading or Oxford offices, covering the Thames Valley region, including Oxford, Reading, Slough, and surrounding areas 1 x Locum Social Worker based from our Swindon office Hybrid working arrangements are available, with office attendance required for key meetings and court work. About the Role As a Cafcass Social Worker, you will: Undertake work in Public and/or Private Law proceedings Safeguard and promote the welfare of children involved in family court cases Prepare high-quality reports for court and provide clear, child-focused recommendations Work directly with children and families, ensuring the child's voice is heard Liaise effectively with legal professionals, local authorities, and partner agencies Requirements Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration Proven experience in Public and/or Private Law Strong assessment, analysis, and report-writing skills Ability to manage a caseload independently and work to court deadlines Commitment to Cafcass values and child-centred practice What Cafcass Offers Competitive locum rates Supportive team environments and professional supervision Flexible and hybrid working options The opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact cases If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum role within Cafcass, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a service dedicated to putting children first. Don't forgetEden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free