family court adviser | cafcass.

Do you have a passion for delivering exceptional support to children and their families?

We're excited to be working with CAFCASS to recruit a Locum Social Worker for their Family Court Adviser Team in the Manchester area.

CAFCASS is the largest employer of qualified social workers in England, independently advising family courts on what is safe and in the best interests of children. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Children's Social Worker to join a highly reputable organisation and make a real difference in children's lives.

Why Join CAFCASS?

• Remote Working - minimal travel required.
• Paperless Organisation - advanced IT systems to streamline your work.
• Dedicated Support - a single point of contact with a recruitment consultant.
• Professional Development - access to an online e-learning portal to keep your CPD up to date.
• Weekly Payroll - hassle-free payment process.
• Referral Bonus - receive up to £300 for referring a colleague (T&Cs apply).
• Stay Updated - receive weekly updates on locum opportunities in your area.

Your Role:

• Provide expert social work-level services to children, families, and courts.
• Assess and analyse court applications for child protection and welfare issues.
• Act as a skilled negotiator, working persuasively with families and professionals.
• Advocate for children, ensuring their voice is central to court proceedings.
• Manage complex caseloads with a focus on relationship-based and systemic practice.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Social Worker with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Strong knowledge of child protection risks, procedures, and systemic approaches.
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to work within a paperless system.
• Child-focused with a demonstrated ability to advocate effectively in court.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.