AddressWe are recruiting for the roles of Family Court Adviser (Social Worker) - Private Law in our teams covering London.
In addition to the salary and other excellent benefits we offer, successful candidates will receive a joining incentive which we like to call a ‘Golden Hello’ - of £4,000. You can find out further information about this incentive prior to applying for the role.
We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures.
Whilst this role is part of a team based from our office in London, our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn’t always have to be a critical consideration.
We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with.
We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us.
Let us tell you a bit more about the role…
Working in the Private Law team, Family Court Advisers are typically involved with children for a period of assessment for the court, undertaking direct work with children, and gaining their views and wishes. Our Family Court Advisers then represent these to the court via written reports, giving evidence and advocating for arrangements that are in their best interests. This will draw on robust risk assessment and mediation skills.
… and what we’re looking for
Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding – but it’s not for everyone. You must be a Social Work England registered Social Worker who’s organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you’ve worked with children and families for three years or longer
You can find out more about the above - and much more - before you apply and we also recommend you read the job description.
Next steps/timelines
If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don’t need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit.
Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change.
Closing date:
Sunday 03 December 2023
Initial interview:
As and when applicants apply
Final Interview:
TBC
We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careerspage.
If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact Anisa Awananisa.awan@cafcass.gov.uk from our HR Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Danielle Dunbar danielle.dunbar@cafcass.gov.ukif your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you.
Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn’t want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered.
Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checksprocess. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process.
We look forward to hearing from you
Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practiceand our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £46,435.00-£51,217.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Croydon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- social work: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Social Work England (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Croydon
Reference ID: NTX952337
