Qualified Children's Social Worker

We are excited to offer a Professional Retention Payment of £6,000 for those who join one of our teams where these payments are available You can find out further information about this payment prior to applying for the role - check vacancy documents.We are hiring Children's Social Workers for teams in London, our teams cover Private Law, Public Law and High Court Team.If you would like to know more about what it is like to work for Cafcass in these teams, why not come to one of our recruitment events - details of which can be found on our website.Join us in making a difference for children and familiesJoin us in making a difference for children and families. As a Family Court Adviser (our professional title for Children's Social Workers), you'll work within our teams' that are involved in cases where families require assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved. When applying, you'll have the opportunity to indicate your preference — so you can specify a preference of the role that best fits your skills and interests.Children's Social Workers Key Responsibilities IncludeConducting 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.Who We're Looking ForYou must hold a relevant Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England You'll have experience working with children and families in a qualified social work capacity You will have experience in Family Court proceedingsLocationWhile these roles are contractually based in either our Gray's Inn Road office or Croydon office, we support flexible working which means your proximity to the office doesn't need to be a deciding factor, however, there will be a requirement to travel frequently for this role to meet with children and families and attend court.We also meet regularly for team meetings and group supervision to help you feel supported in your role, connect with peers and managers and feel supported and a valued member of our team.We provide an outstanding range of practice aids, resources, equipment, and dedicated support - empowering us, both individually and collectively to be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures.We offer extensive wellbeing support and an excellent benefits package, designed to empower our colleagues and reflect the value we place on being part of a committed and high-performing team.Please Note: The advertised salary reflects our 2024/25 pay award. We are awaiting confirmation of our 2025/26 when salaries will be updated to reflect this.Next steps / TimelinesBelow we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change.Closing Date8th December 2025Telephone interviews:w/c 1st and 8th December 2025Final Intervieww/c 8th and 15th December 2025Vacancy Contact - Kiera.Manuel@cafcass.gov.ukIn anticipation of your successful application, we encourage you to review our offer and pre-employment checks process. You are welcome to raise any questions or concerns about these checks during your application, with the assurance that this information will remain confidential.Successful applicants will undergo various pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In line with the DBS code of practice and our policy, if a criminal offence is declared, an individual assessment will be conducted. For further details regarding this assessment, please refer to the Cafcass DBS policy.We look forward to receiving your application