Qualified Children's Social Worker - Professional Retention Payment £4,000

We are excited to offer a Professional Retention Payment of £4,000 for those who join one of our teams in this area. You can find out further information about this payment prior to applying for the role - check vacancy documents.The Vacancy We are hiring Children’s Social Workers for our Work to First Hearing team and our mixed Private and Public Law teams.Under the guidance of a dynamic and passionate new leadership team, our Work to First Hearing team and mixed Private and Public Law teams offer an exciting opportunity for Children’s Social Workers (or as we will professionally call you - Family Court Advisers), to make a meaningful impact.In this role, you’ll work on a diverse range of cases where either the families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case.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 ForRelevant Social Work qualification is essential You must be registered with Social Work England regulator You’ll have experience working with children and families in a qualified social work capacity Experience in Family Court proceedings and understanding of Private and/or Public Law would be an advantage Organised and resilient with ability to work independently and managing workload effectively Location Whilst you may see this role has a contractual base at our Brighton office, our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn’t always have to be a critical consideration. This hopefully will allow you to work in a way that suits you best.We believe that strong teamwork and shared learning are key to delivering the best outcomes. That’s why we meet regularly for team meetings and group supervision - creating space to connect with peers and managers, reflect on practice, and feel supported. You’ll be a valued member of a team that champions collaboration, continuous improvement, and making a real difference in children’s lives.We provide an outstanding range of practice aids, resources, equipment, and dedicated 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.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.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 / Timelines Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing Date 30 November 2025 Telephone interviews:         w/c 17 and 24 Novemberand w/c 01 December 2025 Final Intervieww/c 24 November andw/c 01 and 08 December 2025Vacancy Contact - Anisa.Awan@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!