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Caritas Recruitment
Agency Family Court Adviser - Cafcass | Peterborough
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 15 hours ago
- Salary
- £33 - Hour
- Recruiter
- Caritas Recruitment
- Closes
- 10 Nov 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
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.
The Role
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.
Requirements
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 @ (url removed)
(phone number removed)
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
Ad ID: 5417123705
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