Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) – Chelmsford or Norwich
Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role.
Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Cafcass to recruit two 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.
- 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 issued within the last 12 months via the submitting agency
- Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Desirable Criteria
- Minimum 3 years post‑qualifying experience
For more information on this role or 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.
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