Locum Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) - Cafcass

Brighton Base | Covering Sussex & Surrey
Long Term / Ongoing Locum Contract

We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join Cafcass as Agency FCAs working across Sussex & Surrey.
This is predominantly remote working with occasional office / hearing attendance where needed.

Teams recruiting:
WTFH (Work To First Hearing)
WAFH (Work After First Hearing)

You may express preference - or be dual stream depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality assessments and recommendations to the Family Court across private (and where appropriate) public law proceedings

Independently manage caseloads within WTFH or WAFH, including S7 reports, risk assessments, safeguarding letters + court filings

Undertake urgent safeguarding checks, S16A risk assessments & early frontload triage (WTFH) OR maintain ongoing reporting / contact / recommendations post first hearing (WAFH)

Engage with children, parents, carers & partner agencies via remote technology with occasional in-person visits within Sussex & Surrey

Ensure accurate record keeping on ChildFirst and on time delivery of all required reports / court outputs

Requirements

SWE Registered Social Worker

Proven experience as a Court Social Worker (private law experience strongly preferred)

Strong safeguarding & court advisory knowledge

Able to work confidently in a remote first model

Able to travel across Sussex & Surrey when required

Offer

A lot of remote first working

Competitive agency rates

Long term / ongoing contract

Direct impact on safer decision making for children

Supportive management + practice support across both streams

How to Apply:

Join Cafcass and directly influence safer outcomes for children across Sussex & Surrey.
Don’t forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn’t for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it’s way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on or email Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.


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