Qualified Children's Social Worker

Cafcass•Norfolk, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Cafcass, we’re recruiting Children’s Social Workers who share our passion, commitment and ambition to facilitate positive outcomes for children involved in private and public law family court proceedings. Our Social Workers — professionally known as Family Court Advisers (FCAs) — play a vital role. You might work within Private Law team, where there is disagreement on the best arrangements for the welfare of the child(ren) involved), a Public Law team, where local authorities have raised serious welfare concerns, or a converged team covering both law types. Whatever the team you join, the underlying role is the same – to speak on behalf of children and young people to ensure their thoughts, wishes and feelings are not just understood but heard. As the only organisation that does this kind of work, FCAs can make recommendations leading to lasting change for children and families, which is why this it is responsibility we take seriously. And why we’re committed to creating a safe, healthy and supportive environment for our colleagues to practice.

Requirements

A Social Work qualification is essential.
Have the Right to Work in the UK (we don’t sponsor people to work in the UK).
Registered with Social Work England (or likely to be able to register quickly if practising outside England).
Recent, relevant experience of working directly with children and families.
Strong organisational skills, professional resilience and the ability to work independently while effectively managing a varied caseload.

Nice To Haves

Experience in family court proceedings , or knowledge of Private and/or Public Law.
For applicants with limited post‑qualifying experience, relevant pre‑qualifying experience supporting children and families may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Complete high‑quality assessments , engaging directly with children to understand their experiences, wishes and feelings — and ensure these are clearly and powerfully represented to the family court.
Apply your expertise in risk assessment, analysis and mediation , advocating for solutions that place the child’s safety, wellbeing and long‑term interests at the centre of decision‑making.
Work with adults, local authorities, and a wide range of professionals to help resolve complex issues and influence better outcomes for children .

Benefits

High‑quality equipment and technology to help you work efficiently and engage with families effectively.
Access to specialist resources, guidance and training to strengthen your practice.
A strong commitment to wellbeing, reflective supervision and healthy work–life balance .
An inclusive environment that values diversity , encourages learning and constantly strives to improve outcomes for children, families and colleagues alike.
Four dedicated, additional days per year when they are encouraged to spend time focusing on their health and wellbeing.
Health and wellbeing cash plan, for which Cafcass pays the basic premium.
Generous holidays 28 days holiday (including three for Christmas) rising to 33 days with five years continuous service, which could include your current employment. You can also sell any you do not need.
Excellent pension 13.7% employer contribution to Local Government Pension scheme, potentially building on your current pension.
Flexible working Most colleagues work in a hybrid way, having the benefits of working both from the office and home, we also accommodate flexible working requests (e.g. 9-day fortnights).
Exclusive discounts Generous discounts with wide range of companies covering leisure, technology, travel, personal finance, fashion and supermarkets.
Professional fees Social work colleagues have their annual Social Work England membership fees reimbursed.
Car leasing schemes We offer a personal car leasing scheme which provides vehicles at competitive rates through a third party.