Social Worker - CAFCASS - Brighton
Qualified Social Worker: Agency Family Court Advisor - Social Worker - Cafcass (Brighton)
Vacancy Reference: NTX1192329
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Brighton, covering Sussex and Surrey
Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour
- Undertake safeguarding and risk assessments in private law cases
- Prepare and present written and verbal evidence for court
- Work directly with children and families to ascertain wishes and feelings
- Liaise effectively with courts, local authorities, and partner agencies
- Manage a caseload in line with Cafcass standards and timescales
- Social Work England registration
- Right to Work in the UK
- Qualified Social Worker with post‑qualifying experience
- Previous experience working as a Family Court Adviser or within Cafcass/private law proceedings
- Strong court report writing and analytical skills
- Experience covering Sussex and/or Surrey court areas
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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