Qualified Children's Social Worker - joining incentive

Cafcass; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafcass is seeking qualified Children's Social Workers to join their Private and/or Public Law teams in Swindon, offering a joining incentive of £4,000. The role involves engaging with children and handling family welfare cases, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Joining incentive of £4,000

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Support with resources and equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children and families.
• Experience with Family Court proceedings is advantageous.
• Able to manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments and engaging with children to represent their views.
• Performing risk assessments and mediation to advocate for children's best interests.

Skills

Child Welfare

Assessment Skills

Mediation

Risk Assessment

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

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Qualified Children's Social Worker - joining incentive, Swindon

Client: Cafcass

Location: Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 045a195d7791

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Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

We are excited to offer a joining incentive of £4,000 for new team members. Further details about this incentive can be found in the vacancy documents.

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

Children’s Social Workers, also known as Family Court Advisers, handle cases involving family welfare and safety, either assisting families to reach agreements or working with local authorities when serious concerns arise.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting assessments and directly engaging with children to understand and represent their views in court.
• Performing risk assessments and mediation to advocate for the best interests of children.

Requirements:

• Registered with Social Work England
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children and families
• Experience with Family Court proceedings and Private/Public Law is advantageous
• Organised, resilient, able to work independently and manage workload effectively

Location:

Our teams work flexibly and remotely. While we have offices in Bristol, Swindon, Reading, and Oxford, proximity is not essential. We are open to discussing your preferred working arrangements.

We support our staff with resources, equipment, and wellbeing initiatives, aiming to be the voice of children in family court decisions.

Next steps / Timelines:

Shortlisting and interview dates are to be confirmed. Successful candidates will undergo pre-engagement checks, including a DBS.

We look forward to your application!