Agency FCA - Chelmsford/Norwich | £36/hr | Full-Time | SWE Reg

Location: Chelmsford or Norwich
Client: Cafcass
Contract: Temporary, Full-Time (37 hours/week)
Salary: £36.00 per hour
Headcount: 2 roles available

Are you a Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration seeking a rewarding opportunity with Cafcass? We are recruiting for two Agency Family Court Advisor (FCA) roles-one supporting Work After First Hearing (WAFH) in Private and Public Law, and one supporting Work to First Hearing (WTFH) in Private Law. Both roles are based from Chelmsford or Norwich and offer the chance to make a real impact for children and families.

You'll join a diverse, supportive team, working on high-profile court social work cases and supporting families through complex legal processes. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to reflect the communities we serve.

Essential Criteria:

  • Qualified Social Worker
  • SWE registered
  • Enhanced DBS (within 12 months)
  • Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Desirable:

  • 3 years post-qualifying experience

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7

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

£36.00 - £37.00
Per hour
GBP36 - GBP37 per hour

Chelmsford

Temporary

Added 03/11/2025
Reference: GB031125C_1762204034

Agency FCA - Chelmsford/Norwich | £36/hr | Full-Time | SWE

Chelmsford
Temporary

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