Children's SW/FCA - Pathfinder - CAFCASS Birmingham & Worcester

Reference: 3408292030_1748351668

Children's Social Worker( Family Court Adviser) - Pathfinder Programme
Based near Birmingham/Worcester - Flexible working available

At Cafcass, we're passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for every child, everywhere, every time. We're looking for qualified, Social Work England registered Children's Social Workers who share this commitment and want to make a real difference in family justice.

About Pathfinder

Pathfinder is an innovative approach designed to improve family justice by keeping children at the heart of all decisions. It promotes multi-agency collaboration-working closely with local authorities, domestic abuse organisations, mediation services, and others-to support early dispute resolution, reducing the need for court hearings and easing the judicial process.

This model empowers Cafcass and partner agencies to begin assessments promptly, enabling early information gathering through Child Impact Assessments. This approach shortens wait times, reduces court backlogs, minimizes addendum reports, and ensures children's voices are heard from the outset. For cases involving domestic abuse, Pathfinder includes specialist risk assessments and support via Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs).
Please see the vacancy documents for a detailed Pathfinder fact sheet.
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Who We're Looking For
Candidates with:
* A relevant Social Work qualification
* Current Social Work England registration
* Experience working with children and families, preferably in child protection and assessment roles
* Familiarity with Family Court proceedings and an understanding of Private and/or Public Law is desirable
* Strong organisational skills and resilience, with the ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
* Excellent report writing skills
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Location & Working Style
Our teams operate with flexibility. While based near Birmingham or Worcester, your physical proximity to the office is not essential, allowing you to work in a way that suits your lifestyle best.
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Why Work with Eden Brown Synergy?
* DBS checks processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonuses for recommending colleagues or friends
* Bonus for securing your own role through us
* Twice-weekly payroll for quicker payments
* Dedicated recruitment consultant providing ongoing support throughout your job search and employment
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Interested?

Please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com or call 0114 700 3804 to discuss this exciting opportunity.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£34.00 - £34.00
Per hour
Up to GBP34.00 per hour

Birmingham

Temporary

Added 27/05/2025
Reference: 3408292030_1748351668

Children's SW/FCA - Pathfinder - CAFCASS Birmingham & Worcester

Birmingham
Temporary

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