CAFCASS Role in Stevenage-Private & Puble Law l Less office Attendence
CAFCASS is currently seeking an experienced Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join their Public & Private Law Team in Stevenage.
Location & Working Pattern
- Based in Stevenage
- Monthly office attendance
- Induction: Combination of remote and office-based working
Rate
- £37.75 per hour
Role Requirements
- Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience
- Strong court experience is essential
- Experience producing Section 7 reports (majority of workload)
- Ability to provide high-quality written and oral evidence to Court
- Strong background in assessment and case analysis
Key Responsibilities
This role involves providing advanced social work services to children, families, and the court system by:
- Undertaking detailed assessments of child protection and serious welfare concerns
- Preparing and presenting Section 7 reports
- Advising the court and local authorities on safeguarding and welfare issues
- Ensuring the child's voice remains central throughout proceedings
- Supporting families and professionals to maintain a child-focused approach
- Influencing those with parental responsibility to prioritise the child's needs
- Supporting judicial case management processes
You will be expected to be a resilient, reflective, and accountable practitioner, capable of managing a high-quality caseload efficiently.
Skills & Competencies Required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Effective multi-agency working
- Empathy when working with children and families in the family justice system
Interview Process
- Interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams
- Panel of two Service Managers
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to be considered for submission, please get in touch as soon as possible.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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