Family Court Advisor (Qualified Social Worker)- Peterborough / Lincoln - CAFCASS

Flexible working with in person family assessment meetings and court attendance

Please note that only experienced 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.

Essential Criteria

  • Social Work qualified
  • Social Work England registered
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available
  • Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience

Additional Information

This role focuses on WAFH, covering both Public and Private Law work.
£33 per hour

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

Peterborough

Temporary

Added 18/05/2026
Reference: GB180526D_1779095309

Social Worker - CAFCASS - Peterborough

Peterborough
Temporary

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