Job Description:

Agency FCA (Cafcass) - Hampshire & Dorset

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 3 Agency Family Court Advisers (FCA) on a temporary basis to support a defined task/project. These roles will be based from Bournemouth or Portsmouth offices, covering Hampshire & Dorset, with hybrid working arrangements.


Key Details

• Role: Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA)
• Client: Cafcass
• Location: Bournemouth or Portsmouth (covering Hampshire & Dorset)
• Pay Rate: £40 per hour
• Contract: Temporary (Task/Project)
• Hours: 37 hours per week

The Role

As an Agency FCA, you will:

• Provide high-quality case analysis through Court reports, making clear and robust recommendations to the Court in private law proceedings
• Engage directly with children and families, ensuring the child's needs, wishes and feelings are central to all work
• Demonstrate expertise in safeguarding, child engagement, inter-agency working, case planning, and accurate recording
• Work confidently with parents, relatives, local authorities, and the Courts
• Prepare and present oral evidence in Court when required

This is a demanding role and requires a professional who is resilient, well organised, able to work proportionately, and confident using IT systems, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.


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 Experience

• Proven experience of Court report writing
• Experience of giving evidence in Court
• Strong understanding of private law proceedings

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid role
• Attendance at Court hearings as required
• Monthly team meetings held in person where possible
• Induction: Hybrid (in person and remote)

Interviews

• Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams with two managers

For 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.