CAFCASS - FCA - Covering Reading & Oxford

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Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) - CAFCASS

📍 Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham, Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead, Bracknell Forest & Oxford
📄 Contract: Agency
CAFCASS is currently recruiting experienced Agency Family Court Advisers (FCAs) to join its Public & Private Law Teams across the Thames Valley and surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation committed to safeguarding children and ensuring their voices are heard within family court proceedings.
As a Family Court Adviser, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families through complex legal processes, offering professional analysis and recommendations that directly influence outcomes.

The Role

As a valued member of the Public & Private Law Teams, you will:
  • Undertake early safeguarding enquiries to identify and respond to risk.
  • Provide expert child protection advice within family proceedings.
  • Visit children and families to assess needs, risks, and lived experiences.
  • Complete detailed assessments and provide robust analysis.
  • Prepare high-quality, evidence-based reports for the Family Court.
  • Make clear, child-focused recommendations based on best interests and welfare.

Essential Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
  • Proven experience working within Family Court / Court proceedings.
  • Strong safeguarding and risk assessment experience.
  • Ability to prepare analytical, high-quality court reports.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Working Pattern

  • Monthly office attendance.
  • Weekly virtual team meetings.
  • Initial induction will include a blend of remote and office-based working.

Interview Process

  • Candidates must complete a written exercise upon application submission.
  • The exercise must be returned within 72 hours.
  • Successful candidates will be invited to a Microsoft Teams interview with two Service Managers.
  • This is a rolling campaign and interviews will continue until all roles are filled.

Additional Information

Vacancies are available across both the Reading and Oxford regions, and your preferred location will be considered during the application process.

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to Adarsh Parihar or call 020 8152 8922.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£37.75
Per hour
Up to GBP37.75 per hour

Reading

Full Time

Added 01/07/2026
Reference: 3562352623_1782902597

CAFCASS - FCA - Covering Reading & Oxford

Reading
Full Time

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