CAFCASS - Family Court Advisor - Swindon

Reference: GB041126C_1793804395

Family Court Adviser | Cafcass | Swindon

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
Family Court Adviser | Cafcass | Swindon
Caritas Recruitment is looking for experienced Family Court Advisers to join Cafcass in Swindon on a temporary contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Children and Families Social Workers looking to use their assessment, safeguarding and analytical skills within the family court environment, helping to ensure that children's welfare remains central to court decision-making.

The role

As a Family Court Adviser, you will provide advanced social work advice and support to children, families and the courts within family proceedings.
Responsibilities will include:
  • Working directly with children and families within family court proceedings
  • Completing high-quality assessments and analysing complex information
  • Assessing risk, safeguarding and child welfare concerns
  • Providing professional advice and recommendations to the court
  • Ensuring the voice and welfare of the child remain central to your work
  • Managing complex and sensitive cases, including situations involving conflict
  • Working closely with families, courts and other professionals
  • Producing clear, evidence-based written work
  • Managing your own caseload and competing priorities effectively

What we're looking for

You will need:
  • A recognised Social Work qualification
  • Social Work England registration
  • At least 3 years' post-qualifying experience working with children and families
  • Strong safeguarding and risk assessment experience
  • Excellent assessment, analysis and case management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • The confidence to negotiate and communicate effectively in sensitive or high-conflict situations
  • Good IT and organisational skills
  • The ability to work effectively under pressure
Previous experience within family court work would be beneficial, but strong statutory Children and Families Social Work experience will be particularly relevant.

Contract details

Location: Swindon, SN3 3RB
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, initially 12 weeks
Target start date: 30 November 2026
IR35: Inside IR35
PAYE rate: £26.11 per hour
Limited/Umbrella rate: £35.50 per hour
Flexible working will be required to accommodate court appearances and office meetings.
This could be a particularly good opportunity for an experienced Children and Families Social Worker who is confident with complex assessment and safeguarding work and is interested in developing or continuing their experience within family court proceedings.

Interested? Call, text, WhatsApp or email Gemma at Caritas Recruitment for more information about this role or to discuss other Social Work opportunities across England and Wales: [email protected] / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / WhatsApp: @GemmaCaritas

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

£26.11 - £35.50
Per hour
GBP26.11 - GBP35.50 per hour
Added 04/11/2026
Reference: GB041126C_1793804395

CAFCASS - Family Court Advisor - Swindon

Swindon, England, United Kingdom Contract QSW childrens services

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