Agency FCA - WAFH - (Cafcass) - Lincoln/Peterborough

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.
Caritas Recruitment is working with Cafcass to recruit an experienced Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) to support Work After First Hearing (WAFH) across Public and Private Law.
This is a temporary interim role offering excellent hourly pay and flexibility of office base.

Role Details

  • Role: Agency FCA - WAFH (Public & Private Law)
  • Client: Cafcass
  • Location: Peterborough or South Lincolnshire
    (Office base either Peterborough or Lincoln)
  • Contract Type: Temporary
  • Duration: Until 31/03/2027
  • Hours: 37 per week
  • Pay Rate: £33 per hour (standard supply rate only)
  • Headcount: 1
  • Reason for Vacancy: Temporary interim capacity

Essential Criteria

  • Social Work qualified
  • Social Work England registered
  • Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months via the submitting agency
  • Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Desirable Criteria

  • Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience

Additional Information

This role focuses on WAFH, covering both Public and Private Law work.
Please ensure candidates are submitted strictly at the £33 per hour standard supply rate.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7

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

£33.00
Per hour
Up to GBP33 per hour

Lincolnshire

Temporary

Added 29/04/2026
Reference: GB290426B_1777454233

Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) - CAFCASS - Lincoln

Lincolnshire
Temporary

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