At Cafcass, we’re recruiting Children’s Social Workers who share our passion, commitment and ambition to facilitate positive outcomes for children involved in private and public law family court proceedings. Our Social Workers — professionally known as Family Court Advisers (FCAs) — play a vital role. You might work within Private Law team, where there is disagreement on the best arrangements for the welfare of the child(ren) involved, a Public Law team, where local authorities have raised serious welfare concerns, or a converged team covering both law types. Whatever the team you join, the role is the same: to speak on behalf of children and young people to ensure their thoughts, wishes and feelings are heard. What You’ll Be Doing Complete high‑quality assessments, engaging directly with children to understand their experiences, wishes and feelings and ensuring these are clearly represented to the family court. Apply expertise in risk assessment, analysis and mediation, advocating for solutions that place the child’s safety, wellbeing and long‑term interests at the centre of decision‑making. Work with adults, local authorities and a wide range of professionals to help resolve complex issues and influence better outcomes for children. Who We’re Looking For Practitioners who are confident, curious, compassionate and committed to excellent social work practice. To Join Us, You’ll Need A Social Work qualification is essential. Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship). Registered with Social Work England (or likelihood of quick registration if practising outside England). Recent, relevant experience of working directly with children and families. Desirable: experience in family court proceedings or knowledge of Private and/or Public Law. For applicants with limited post‑qualifying experience: relevant pre‑qualifying experience supporting children and families may be beneficial. Strong organisational skills, professional resilience and the ability to work independently while managing a varied caseload. Where You’ll Work Social Workers work flexibly across multiple settings including the office in Exeter or Plymouth, home, courts, schools and other appropriate, safe locations. We provide the technology necessary for flexible work. How We Support You As the largest employer of Children’s Social Workers in England, we are uniquely positioned to support your professional growth and wellbeing. At Cafcass, You’ll Benefit From High‑quality equipment and technology to work efficiently and engage with families effectively. Access to specialist resources, guidance and training to strengthen your practice. A strong commitment to wellbeing, reflective supervision and healthy work‑life balance. An inclusive environment that values diversity, encourages learning and constantly strives to improve outcomes for children, families and colleagues. #J-18808-Ljbffr