Family Court Adviser - Cafcass Birmingham
Only Social Work England-registered Social Workers with full UK Right to Work will be considered. Please do not apply unless you meet both requirements.
Join Cafcass in Birmingham as an Family Court Adviser (FCA), contributing to vital work that ensures children's voices are represented within family court proceedings. This full‑time temporary assignment offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful impact for children and families at a critical point in their lives.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we serve.
About the Role
As a Family Court Advisor you will work directly with children and families, undertaking assessments, providing professional analysis, and presenting recommendations to the family courts. You will work independently while being supported by experienced colleagues and robust organisational frameworks.
This role aligns with Cafcass' core values of Be Their Voice, Wellbeing, Diversity, and Together, with access to outstanding resources including touchscreen laptops, iPhones, and the extensive Cafcass Library.
Key Information
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Temporary
Headcount: 1
Closing Date: 20/02/2026 at 23:59
Salary: £38,974 - £43,459
Standard cost‑to‑supply rate: £36.00 (higher rate considered only with prior approval)Please do not submit candidates requiring a higher charge rate than currently approved. Higher rate approval will be communicated if it becomes available.
A formal FCA job description and supplementary documents are available for applicants, including detailed requirements for Private Law WTFH and the compliance process.
Compliance & Application Process
Candidates must complete the brief online application form and upload a current CV. Compliance documents will be requested only once an assignment is accepted. Successful applicants will undergo pre‑engagement checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Cafcass is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or marital/civil partnership status. As a Disability Confident Employer, reasonable adjustments will be supported throughout the recruitment process.
Why Join Cafcass?
You will join a supportive, inclusive organisation dedicated to exceptional experiences for children. Colleagues benefit from:
Flexible and hybrid working
Excellent wellbeing provision, including additional wellbeing days
Local Government Pension Scheme (18.1% employer contribution)
Generous holidays
Professional Social Work England fee reimbursement
Health & wellbeing cash plans
Extensive learning resources and professional development
Employee Assistance Programme
Car leasing schemes
Wide range of corporate discountsIf you share Cafcass' commitment to representing children's voices and making informed, child‑focused decisions, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills to a nationally respected service.
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)
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Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
