Full job descriptionWe have an opportunity for an agency FCA at Cafcass in the central London office - for the Work After First Hearing service – are you interested?


Or can you recommend someone for £300 if placed?


*Central London office WC1X
*1 day in the office and as required to visit court and families
*Work After First Hearing: Public Law


Pay rate: £36.50 – £37.75 depending on experience


Work After First Hearing will involve the following:
*Working in the Public Law team, Children’s Social Workers (or as we will professionally call you - Family Court Advisers) are involved in a combination of cases where the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case.
*Children’s Social Workers key responsibilities include:
*Conducting assessments and directly engaging with children to understand and represent their views and wishes to the court.
*Using expertise in robust risk assessment and mediation will be essential as you advocate for arrangements that prioritise the best interest of the children.
*Public Law - In public law a local authority has made an application to the court for authority to intervene in a child’s life as it is believed they are at risk of significant harm. FCAs are often referred to as ’Children’s Guardians’ – they are the independent person who is there to promote the child’s welfare and ensure the arrangements made for the child are in their best interests.
*Face-to-face visits
*Lots of hybrid working


Requirements of the role:
*Social Work qualified
*Social Work England registered
*Significant post-qualified experience in children & families social care (not subject to DFE rules) - 2-3 years minimum in a children’s local authority social work post
*Recent experience of Public Law work
*Court experience & confidence in the court arena
*A high standard of assessment and case analysis
*Confident in providing oral evidence when not represented by a solicitor/barrister.
*Ability to produce written work to a high standard
*Communicates effectively and demonstrates empathy with children & families within the family justice system
*Effective communication and joint working with a range of professionals and agencies.
*Be child-centred and understand how to engage with children creatively.


Please apply online or contact me asap to discuss in more detail. We are offering £250 joining bonus for new starters with Reed.


Alternatively, we are offering £250 if you refer a friend or colleague and they are placed successfully into this or any other QSW role.