Agency FCA - Cafcass

Locations: Coventry, Warwickshire & Northamptonshire\n Rate: £37.75 per hour\n Contract: Temporary (6-9 months)\n Hours: 37 hours per week\n\nCaritas Recruitment is working with Cafcass to recruit experienced Family Court Advisers (FCA) to support both public and private law work across Coventry, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity for resilient, court‑experienced practitioners to work with highly vulnerable children and families within a well‑established national organisation.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nWork directly with children and families involved in public and private law proceedings\nUndertake safeguarding assessments and provide robust analysis to inform decision‑making\nPrepare high‑quality reports, including Section 7 and discharge of care reports\nEngage children in a child‑centred and creative manner\nProvide clear written and oral evidence within the Family Court\nLiaise confidently with partner agencies, legal professionals and the Judiciary\nManage a complex caseload, working effectively and proportionately at pace\n\nEssential Requirements\n\nSocial Work qualification and SWE registration\nMinimum 3 years' post‑qualifying experience\nProven experience working with highly vulnerable children and families\nStrong safeguarding knowledge and practice\nPractical, first‑hand experience of the Family Court system, including giving oral evidence\nExcellent case analysis, planning and recording skills\nConfident and competent IT skills, with experience using electronic case management systems\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nHighly organised, resilient and able to demonstrate good self‑care\nFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel across a large geographical area required)\n\nDesirable Experience\n\nChild‑centred practice with creative engagement techniques\nExperience in both public and/or private law\nAbility to work remotely with a strong sense of accountability\nForward planning and effective workload prioritisation\nConfident negotiating with other agencies and professionals\nExperience attending hearings some distance from base\nConfident providing oral evidence without legal representationThis role will require travel across Coventry, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, so flexibility and mobility are essential.\n\nWhy work with Caritas?\n\nChoose Caritas as your career partner for…\n\nCompetitive rates of pay\nAccess to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwide\nCaritas app - access to live vacancies, online chat & payment information\nDedicated one‑to‑one consultant support\nPost‑placement follow‑up meetings\nSubsidised training\nRecommend a friend/colleague bonus scheme - £300\nDBS check\nCV writing service and interview technique coaching\n\nInterested?\n\nTo find out more or to apply, contact:\nChris Tuckwell\n 📞 (phone number removed)\n ✉️ (url removed)\nOr refer someone you know and earn £300!\n\nCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy