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Family Court Adviser (Social Worker)
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 37 - 37 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Locum Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) - Cafcass
Brighton Base | Covering Sussex & Surrey
Long Term / Ongoing Locum Contract
We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join Cafcass as Agency FCAs working across Sussex & Surrey.
This is predominantly remote working with occasional office / hearing attendance where needed.
Teams recruiting:
WTFH (Work To First Hearing)
WAFH (Work After First Hearing)
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality assessments and recommendations to the Family Court across private (and where appropriate) public law proceedings
Independently manage caseloads within WTFH or WAFH, including S7 reports, risk assessments, safeguarding letters + court filings
Undertake urgent safeguarding checks, S16A risk assessments & early frontload triage (WTFH) OR maintain ongoing reporting / contact / recommendations post first hearing (WAFH)
Engage with children, parents, carers & partner agencies via remote technology with occasional in-person visits within Sussex & Surrey
Ensure accurate record keeping on ChildFirst and on time delivery of all required reports / court outputs
Requirements
SWE Registered Social Worker
Proven experience as a Court Social Worker (private law experience strongly preferred)
Strong safeguarding & court advisory knowledge
Able to work confidently in a remote first model
Able to travel across Sussex & Surrey when required
Offer
A lot of remote first working
Competitive agency rates
Long term / ongoing contract
Direct impact on safer decision making for children
Supportive management + practice support across both streams
How to Apply:
Join Cafcass and directly influence safer outcomes for children across Sussex & Surrey.
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