Qualified Children's Social Worker - Child focused courts

Role and location:
Information and Screening Team based in Birmingham

Salary: £45,749 - £49,886

Family Court Advisors in the Information and screening position play a central role in ensuring a consistent and child‑focused response at the earliest stage of involvement. This is fast‑paced, short‑term work that requires timely analysis and clear decision‑making.

You will undertake an initial, expert review of all incoming families, assessing risk, identifying safeguarding concerns, and determining the most appropriate next steps for children and families within private law proceedings. You are required to gather clear information, collaborate with partners, and at times may be required to complete direct work with families.

• Complete high quality assessments, engaging directly with children to understand their experiences, wishes and feelings — and ensure these are clearly and powerfully represented to the family court.
• Apply your expertise in risk assessment, analysis and mediation, advocating for solutions that place the child’s safety, wellbeing and long term interests at the centre of decision making.
• Work with adults, local authorities, and a wide range of professionals to help resolve complex issues and influence better outcomes for children.

We welcome applications from qualified and experienced Children’s Social Workers who share our commitment to child‑centred practice.

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• To be registered with Social Work England
• An understanding of family court processes and private and/or public law
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Resilience, professional curiosity and confidence in working independently

Our Social Workers work flexibly across multiple settings — including the office in Birmingham, home, courts, schools and other appropriate and safe locations, and we ensure you have the technology to do this.

Shared learning is very important to us, and we bring our teams together regularly, both remotely and in‑person, for team meetings and group supervision, which creates space to connect with peers and managers, reflect on practice, and feel supported.

At Cafcass, you will be supported to do your best work for children. We offer:

• Opportunities to contribute to nationally significant reform in family justice
• Strong professional supervision and reflective practice
• Access to learning from ongoing Child Focused Court pilots and national rollout activity
• A competitive salary and Local Government pension
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing support
• The resources, equipment and flexibility needed to work effectively, connect with children and your colleagues

Together, we work to ensure that children and young people are heard when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures.

Cafcass is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the children and families we serve. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and value professional diversity, lived experience and different career pathways.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need support at any stage, we encourage you to tell us.