CAFCASS | Family Court Advisor | Central London

Reference: GB010425B_1743498878

Locum Family Court Advisor - CAFCASS (Croydon & Grays Inn Road, London)
£37.25 per hour | Mostly Remote | Caritas Recruitment

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum role with Children and Families? Caritas Recruitment, as one of CAFCASS's trusted suppliers, is seeking two Locum Family Court Advisors to join CAFCASS in either Croydon or Grays Inn Road, Central London.

The Role:

As a Family Court Advisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the welfare of children is at the heart of family court proceedings. This role is mostly remote, with in-person family meetings and court attendance required as needed.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing expert advice to courts on children's welfare in public and private law cases.

  • Conducting risk assessments and recommending safe outcomes for children.

  • Undertaking direct work with children and families to gather their views.

  • Preparing high-quality court reports within required timescales.

  • Engaging in multi-agency collaboration to support child safeguarding.

Key Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration.

  • Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in frontline social work.

  • Experience in public and private law proceedings, child protection, or court work.

  • Strong report-writing and assessment skills.

  • Ability to work remotely while attending in-person meetings when required.

Why Join CAFCASS through Caritas?

  • Competitive £37.25 per hour pay rate.

  • Flexible remote working with court and family meeting attendance.

  • Supportive and specialist recruitment consultants.

  • Exclusive access to CAFCASS roles through Caritas Recruitment.

Apply Today!
If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and meet the criteria, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Caritas Recruitment or apply now to take the next step in your social work career!

Please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment to discuss: 07384525287 / g. bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£37.25 - £37.25
Per hour
Up to GBP37.25 per hour

London

Contract

Added 01/04/2025
Reference: GB010425B_1743498878

CAFCASS | Family Court Advisor | Central London

London
Contract

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