Family Court Adviser (Social Worker)
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  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £37 per hour
Job Description:
Social Worker (Locum) - Work After First Hearing Team - Cafcass- London.

Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) is a statutory public body dedicated to promoting the welfare of children involved in family court proceedings.

Their Work After First Hearing (WAFH) Team supports children and families in both public law and private law cases, ensuring the child’s voice is at the heart of all decisions.

The Role
Cafcass are seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join their WAFH Team on a locum basis.

In this role, you will:
Manage cases post-first hearing, including public law (care and supervision proceedings) and private law (child arrangements).
Conduct assessments, home visits, and interviews with children and families.
Prepare reports and recommendations for the family court.
Work collaboratively with Cafcass colleagues, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure the child’s welfare is prioritised.
Maintain clear, accurate, and timely records in line with statutory requirements.

Who They Are Looking For

Registered Social Worker (England) with current HCPC registration.
Experience in public law and/or private law family cases preferred.
Strong communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.
Ability to work independently while maintaining effective teamwork.

Flexibility and adaptability to respond to a dynamic case load.

What They Offer:

Exposure to a variety of cases across both public and private law.
Professional support and supervision.
The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Join Cafcass and play a key role in ensuring every child’s voice is heard in family court proceedings.
Don’t forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn’t for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it’s way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on or email Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.


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