Social Worker - CAFCASS - Chelmsford
Key Details
- Role: Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA)
- Reference: NTX1194656
- Client: Cafcass
- Location:
- 1 post covering Essex - Office base Chelmsford
- 1 post covering Norfolk/Suffolk - Office base Norwich
- Pay Rate: £36 per hour (standard supply rate only)
- Contract: Temporary
- Hours: 37 hours per week
The Role
- Undertake safeguarding work and child-focused assessments
- Engage directly with children, ensuring their needs, wishes and feelings inform all recommendations
- Produce clear, analytical court reports
- Work collaboratively with parents, local authorities and partner agencies
- Contribute professional expertise to court processes
Essential Criteria
- Qualified Social Worker
- Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
- 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‑qualifying experience
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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