Details:
- Salary: £36 - Hour
- Location: Norwich Norfolk
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Agency Family Court Advisor - Public and Priate Law (FCA) - Chelmsford or Norwich
Flexible working, in person family meeting and court attendance
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 2 Agency Family Court Advisers (FCA) on a temporary basis, supporting services across Essex and Norfolk/Suffolk.
Key Details
Role: Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA)
Reference: NTX(phone number removed)
Client: Cafcass
Location:
1 post covering Essex - Office base Chelmsford
1 post covering Norfolk/Suffolk - Office base Norwich
Pay Rate: £36 per hour (standard supply rate only)
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours per week
The Role
As an Agency FCA, you will work with children and families involved in private law proceedings, providing high‑quality analysis and recommendations to the Family Court. You will:
Undertake safeguarding work and child-focused assessments
Engage directly with children, ensuring their needs, wishes and feelings inform all recommendations
Produce clear, analytical court reports
Work collaboratively with parents, local authorities and partner agencies
Contribute professional expertise to court processes
Essential Criteria
Qualified Social Worker
Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
Enhanced DBS
Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Desirable Criteria
Minimum 3 years post‑qualifying experience
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @(url removed) / (phone number removed)
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy