Qualified Children's Social Worker

Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafcass is seeking Children’s Social Workers to join their teams in Coventry, where you will play a pivotal role in representing the interests of children in family court cases. This position requires direct engagement with children and families, expert risk assessment, and a commitment to advocating for safe welfare arrangements. The role offers flexibility, comprehensive support, and numerous benefits to foster professional growth in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Health and wellbeing cash plans

Additional days off

Employee Assistance Provider support

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in social work with children and families.
• Experience in Family Court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and directly engage with children.
• Apply risk assessment expertise to advocate for children’s best interests.

Skills

Risk assessment

Mediation

Engagement with children

Organizational skills

Resilience

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, and Northamptonshire

The Vacancy

We are hiring Children’s Social Workers for our Private and/or Public Law teams.

As a Children’s Social Worker (also known professionally as Family Court Adviser), you will be involved in cases where families need assistance to agree on welfare and safety arrangements for children or where the local authority requests Cafcass involvement due to serious concerns.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Conducting assessments and directly engaging with children to understand and represent their views and wishes in court.
• Applying expertise in risk assessment and mediation to advocate for arrangements that prioritize the best interests of the children.

Who we’re looking for

• You must be registered with the Social Work England regulator.
• Ideally, you have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children and families in social work.
• Experience with Family Court proceedings and knowledge of Private and/or Public Law is advantageous.
• You should be organized, resilient, able to work independently, and capable of managing your workload effectively.

Location

While these roles are based in our Coventry office covering Coventry, Warwickshire, and Northamptonshire, our teams work flexibly and remotely. Your proximity to the office is not always critical, allowing you to work in a way that suits you best.

We provide resources, equipment, and support to ensure you can be the voice of children and young people in family court decisions.

We also offer extensive wellbeing support, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment to encourage your growth and development.

Next steps / Timelines

We aim to work towards the following timetable, though dates may change:

• 7th July 2025
• Final Interview: 14th and 16th July 2025

Contact: [e-mail]

We encourage you to review our offer and pre-employment checks. Successful applicants will undergo checks including a DBS. For details, see our DBS policy.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Be Their Voice

We are Cafcass – the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in England. We represent over 140,000 children annually in family court cases, ensuring their needs and wishes are heard.

Learn more about how we listen to children’s voices in our video.

If our purpose resonates with you and you share our ambitions, join us to work with like-minded people in a diverse, inclusive, and supportive organization.

You will work flexibly and independently using advanced technology and resources, with opportunities for development across the country and at all career stages.

Find out more at www.cafcass.gov.uk/careers.

We prioritize colleagues’ wellbeing, offering additional days off, health and wellbeing cash plans, and support for health conditions. Our external Employee Assistance Provider offers confidential support 24/7. Many colleagues are trained as Health and Wellbeing Champions or Mental Health Allies.

Diversity

We value diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve. We are a Disability Confident Leader and support various diversity networks, including those for BAME, LGBT+, neurodivergent colleagues, and mental health.

More information is available in our videos and resources.

Together

Our Together framework emphasizes relationship-based practice, values, and positive engagement with children, families, and colleagues.

We offer a holistic approach to supporting your health, wellbeing, and career growth, including policies and programs to support you and your family.