Social Worker - Cafcass - Slough/Reading/Oxford

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Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) - Cafcass (Reading/Oxford/Swindon)

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.

Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Cafcass to recruit Agency Family Court Advisers (FCA) to support Public and Private Law teams across the Reading, Oxford and Swindon areas (updated locations - see below).

Key Details

Role: Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA)
Reference: NTX(phone number removed)
Client: Cafcass
Pay Rate: £37.75 per hour
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours per week

Locations (Updated)

Remaining vacancies are within the Public & Private Law Teams, working across:

Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead
Bracknell Forest / Oxford / Reading
West Berkshire
Wokingham
Wiltshire / SwindonPlease note: Candidates' geographical location and preferences will be considered upon application.

The Role

As an Agency FCA, you will:

Visit and engage with children, ensuring their needs and best interests are central to all work
Complete assessment and analysis, producing high-quality reports for the Family Court
Work across Public and Private Law
Liaise effectively with families, local authorities, and the courts
Demonstrate confident court experience, including professional written and verbal evidence

Essential Criteria

Qualified Social Worker
Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
Enhanced DBS
Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Criteria

Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience
Strong and recent court experience
Proven ability in safeguarding, assessment, analysis and report writingFor more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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