Agency Family Court Advisor - Social Worker - Cafcass (Brighton)
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.
Client: Cafcass
Vacancy Reference: NTX1192329
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Brighton, covering Sussex and Surrey
Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour
Cafcass is currently seeking an experienced Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join their team on a temporary agency basis. This role is based in Brighton with responsibility for cases across Sussex and Surrey.
As an FCA, you will play a critical role in representing children's best interests within private family law proceedings, undertaking safeguarding assessments, preparing high‑quality reports for the court, and making clear, evidence‑based recommendations.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake safeguarding and risk assessments in private law casesPrepare and present written and verbal evidence for courtWork directly with children and families to ascertain wishes and feelingsLiaise effectively with courts, local authorities, and partner agenciesManage a caseload in line with Cafcass standards and timescales
Essential Criteria:
Social Work England registrationRight to Work in the UKQualified Social Worker with post‑qualifying experiencePrevious experience working as a Family Court Adviser or within Cafcass/private law proceedingsStrong court report writing and analytical skills
Desirable Criteria:
Recent Cafcass experienceExperience covering Sussex and/or Surrey court areas
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
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