CAFCASS FCA l WAFH ( Public and Private law Team ) - Chelmsford (covering Essex, Southend and Thurro

Added 24/06/2026

Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) - Cafcass Location: Chelmsford Office (covering Essex, Southend & Thurrock) Rate: £37.75 per hour Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 37 hours per week Vacancies: 2About the RoleWe are delighted to present an exciting opportunity with Cafcass for an experienced Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join a well-established team covering Essex, Southend and Thurrock.As a key member of Cafcass, you will play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children involved in family proceedings, ensuring their voices are heard and their best interests remain at the centre of all decisions.This role offers the...

CAFCASS - FCA (WAFH) - Public & Private Law - Peterborough

Added 29/04/2026

Social Worker - Agency FCA (WAFH) - Public & Private LawOrganisation: CAFCASS Location: Peterborough or South Lincolnshire (Office base: Peterborough or Lincoln) Working Pattern: WAFH (Working Away From Home / Hybrid) Pay Rate: £33 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Until 31/03/2027 Interview Date: 11th May 2026Role OverviewWe are currently seeking an experienced Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join CAFCASS within a WAFH arrangement, covering both Public Law and Private Law proceedings.This is a long-term opportunity supporting vulnerable children and families through court proceedings, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding analysis, and clear recommendations to the Family Court.You will be responsible for managing...

CAFCASS - FCA - WAFH - Public Law - £37 p/h Umb - Brighton

Added 20/03/2026

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join the Work After First Hearing (WAFH) - Public Law team for CAFCASS, based in the Brighton office covering the Surrey & Sussex region. Duties and Responsibilities: * Managing a caseload within public law proceedings post-first hearing. * Completing Section 7, Section 37, and other court-directed reports. * Providing clear, evidence-based recommendations to the court. * Representing CAFCASS in court hearings and giving professional evidence. * Working collaboratively with local authorities, legal representatives, and partner agencies. * Ensuring the child's voice is heard and central to...

Liverpool CAFCASS - FCA - WAFH (Covering Cheshire and Mersey

Added 11/06/2026

CAFCASS are currently recruiting for an experienced Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join their Work After First Hearing (WAFH) Private Law Team covering Cheshire and Merseyside.Location: Liverpool, L2 2BX (Covering Cheshire & Merseyside)Pay Rate: £37.75 per hour UmbrellaAbout the Role:* Manage private law cases within the WAFH (Work After First Hearing) Team* Undertake safeguarding assessments and provide recommendations to the Family Court* Work directly with children and families to ensure their voices are heard within proceedings* Prepare high-quality reports and assessments for court* Liaise effectively with partner agencies and legal professionals* Support positive outcomes for children and families involved in...

Liverpool CAFCASS - FCA - WAFH (Covering Cheshire and Mersey

Added 10/06/2026

CAFCASS are currently recruiting for an experienced Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join their Work After First Hearing (WAFH) Private Law Team covering Cheshire and Merseyside.Location: Liverpool, L2 2BX (Covering Cheshire & Merseyside)Pay Rate: £37.75 per hour UmbrellaAbout the Role:* Manage private law cases within the WAFH (Work After First Hearing) Team* Undertake safeguarding assessments and provide recommendations to the Family Court* Work directly with children and families to ensure their voices are heard within proceedings* Prepare high-quality reports and assessments for court* Liaise effectively with partner agencies and legal professionals* Support positive outcomes for children and families involved in...

Liverpool - Family Court Adviser - WAFH (public & Private Law ) Team - £34.00 p/h Umb

Added 06/05/2026

CAFCASS is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Family Court Advisor to join their Work After First Hearing, Public and Private Law.. This key role ensures a consistent and child-focused response at the earliest stages of involvement in family court proceedings. Location :- Liverpool (covering Cheshire and Merseyside) Pay rate :- £34.00 per hour (Umbrella) Key Responsibilities: Provide safeguarding advice, assessment and analysis to the Family Court * Complete in-depth risk assessments in Public and Private Law proceedings (WAFH) * Ensure the child's voice and best interests remain central to all work * Produce clear, high-quality court reports and...

Kent CAFCASS - FCA l Private & Public Law ( Mainly WFH )

Added 29/05/2026

Kent CAFCASS - Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) - £37phEden Brown Synergy are currently recruiting for experienced Agency Family Court Advisers (FCA) to join CAFCASS in Kent.We are recruiting for:1 x Private Law FCA1 x Public Law FCAThe successful candidates will provide advanced social work services to children, families, and courts by assessing and analysing court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. You will work closely with children and families, ensuring the child's voice remains central throughout the court process.Key duties will include:Preparing high-quality assessments and reports, including Section 7 reportsUndertaking direct work with children and familiesAdvising courts...

Coventry - CAFCASS FCA Public & Private Law

Added 06/05/2026

Coventry is currently seeking experienced Family Court Advisers to join their team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within both Public and Private Law, contributing to meaningful outcomes for children and families.Role Details:Job Title: Family Court AdviserLocation: CoventryRate: £37.75 per hourContract Length: 6-9 monthsWorking Pattern: Full TimeInterview Type: PanelVacancies: 3Team: Public and Private LawThis role offers the chance to work on diverse and impactful cases within a supportive and professional environment, focusing on safeguarding and achieving the best outcomes for children involved in court proceedings.If you are interested in this position, please send your CV...

Reading CAFCASS - Private & Public Law

Added 17/04/2026

Family Court Adviser (FCA) - CAFCASS Public & Private Law Teams £37.75 per hour | Ongoing ContractCAFCASS are currently recruiting experienced Family Court Advisers (FCA) to join their Public & Private Law teams. This is a rolling advert, meaning applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until all vacancies are filled.Locations covered: Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead, Bracknell Forest, Oxford, Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham, Wiltshire & SwindonAbout the RoleAs a Family Court Adviser, you will play a vital role in ensuring the best outcomes for children involved in family court proceedings. You will work across Public and/or Private Law, providing...

CAFCASS (Newcastle) - FCA - Public law

Added 09/04/2026

Eden Brown Synergy is currently looking for an experienced & dedicated Family Court Adviser for CAFCASS to join their Public law and potential for some private law Team. Payrate: £32 p/h UmbDuties and Responsibilities:Producing Section 31 Care Proceedings reportsAttending family proceedings courtAssessing and providing advice and written reports to the Court on the needs and best interests of children involved in Family ProceedingsGiving written or oral evidence in court regarding the best interests of the childAppointing and instructing legal representation for the child as required Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy includes:DBS check processed and paid for by Eden...

CAFCASS/FCA - Public/Private - Swindon/Reading/Oxford

Added 30/04/2026

Our Client is looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker with extensive Child Protection, Family Support and Court experience to join their Public/Private Sector Court focused organization. CAFCASS are looking for Family Court Advisors. This role will be based out of Swindon / Reading / Oxford. Long term contracts at good rates of pay up to £37.75ph. Flexible working from home has always been offered in these roles. VACANCIES ARE WITHIN THE PUBLIC & PRIVATE LAW TEAM working across Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead, Bracknell Forest / Oxford / Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham/ or Wiltshire, Swindon The Children and Family Court...

Blackburn Cafcass - FCA - Private Law Team

Added 06/05/2026

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Family Court Advisor (FCA) to join the Private Law Team at Cafcass in Blackburn.Pay Rate: £37.75 per hour (Umbrella) Location: BB1 6HG, Blackburn, United KingdomAs a Family Court Advisor within the Private Law Team, you will work on private law cases where children and families are involved in court proceedings. You will ensure that the child's voice is central to all recommendations, undertake detailed assessments, and provide high-quality reports to support the court in making informed decisions.Key Skills Required: * Experience working within Cafcass/Private Law proceedings * Ability to...

CAFCASS FCA/Private Law

Added 06/05/2026

Join CAFCASS - Family Court Adviser (Private Law)Location: Durham x2 Hours: 37 per week Pay: £36 per hour Contract Type: Temporary (covering existing staff)About the RoleWe are looking for experienced and dedicated Family Court Advisers (FCAs) to join our Private Law teams. This flexible role involves working across office, home, court, and school settings to support families and ensure the best outcomes for children.Key ResponsibilitiesFamily Court Advisers in the Private Law team work with families where the court is required to determine child arrangements. Responsibilities include:Conducting assessments directly with children.Gathering and understanding children's views, wishes, and feelings.Representing the child's interests...

CAFCASS - FCA - Private Law (WTFH)

Added 08/04/2026

CAFCASS is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Family Court Advisor to join their Private Law team, focusing on first hearings and the Initial Assessment Stage (IAS). This key role ensures a consistent and child-focused response at the earliest stages of involvement in family court proceedings. They have Vacancy across the below locations Location :- Birmingham, Stoke/Staffordshire, Worcester and the Black CountryPay rate :- £34.00 per hour (Umbrella) Key Responsibilities: -Initial Expert Review of Families: Undertake a comprehensive and expert review of all incoming families in private law cases. This includes assessing risks, identifying safeguarding concerns, and determining the...

CAFCASS - FCA - Private Law (WTFH)

Added 07/04/2026

CAFCASS is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Family Court Advisor to join their Private Law team, focusing on first hearings and the Initial Assessment Stage (IAS). This key role ensures a consistent and child-focused response at the earliest stages of involvement in family court proceedings. They have Vacancy across the below locations Location :- Birmingham, Stoke/Staffordshire, Worcester and the Black CountryPay rate :- £34.00 per hour (Umbrella) Key Responsibilities: -Initial Expert Review of Families: Undertake a comprehensive and expert review of all incoming families in private law cases. This includes assessing risks, identifying safeguarding concerns, and determining the...