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Agency Family Court Adviser - Work to First Hearing, Cafcass |Leicester, Lincoln or Peterborough

Pay: £33ph
Hours: 37 per week

Caritas Recruitment, on behalf of Cafcass, is looking for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join as an Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) within the Private Law teams.

You will:

Carry out assessments and work directly with children to ensure their wishes and feelings are heard and represented in court.

Apply your expertise in risk assessment and mediation to support safe, child-focused outcomes.

Advocate for arrangements that prioritise the best interests of the child.

Manage a demanding caseload with independence, resilience, and strong organisational skills.

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

Ideally 3+ years' experience in children & families social work.

Experience in Family Court proceedings and knowledge of Public Law.

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference to children and families while working with a highly respected national organisation.

💡 Referral bonus: Know someone perfect for this role? Successful referrals will receive £300!

Interested? Contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas:
📧 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com
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If you are a Qualified Social Worker, Supervising Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, Children's Social Worker, Advanced Social Worker, Senior Practitioner, Foster Care Social Worker, IFA Social Worker, Qualified Social Worker, Advanced Social Worker, Social Work Assistant Team Manager / Social Work Deputy Team Manager, Practice Lead, Social Work Team Manager, IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer), LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) or CP Chair (Child Protection Conference Chair), please get in touch to discuss opportunities!

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

Social Worker - Young People's Safeguarding team Location/hybrid working: Sand Martin House, Peterborough at least 2 days a week and work from home on other days but must be available for visits.

Duty must be based in the office on duty days.

Rate: £40ph umbrella (£296 per day)

Job Information: We are Young People's Safeguarding which sits under Targeted Youth Support Service (TYSS) alongside Youth Justice. Completion of S17 assessments, direct work with young people aged 12-17 and their families to support and manage risk in areas such as mental health, exploitation, edge of care, reunification, risks outside the home.

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