Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) - CAFCASS - Brighton

Agency Family Court Advisor - Social Worker - Cafcass (Brighton) Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Client: Cafcass Vacancy Reference: NTX(phone number removed) Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Brighton, covering Sussex and Surrey Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour Cafcass is currently seeking an experienced Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join their team on a temporary agency basis. This role is based in Brighton with responsibility for cases across Sussex and Surrey. As an FCA, you will play a critical role in representing children's best interests within private family law proceedings, undertaking safeguarding assessments, preparing high‑quality reports for the court, and making clear, evidence‑based recommendations. Key Responsibilities: Undertake safeguarding and risk assessments in private law cases Prepare and present written and verbal evidence for court Work directly with children and families to ascertain wishes and feelings Liaise effectively with courts, local authorities, and partner agencies Manage a caseload in line with Cafcass standards and timescalesEssential Criteria: Social Work England registration Right to Work in the UK Qualified Social Worker with post‑qualifying experience Previous experience working as a Family Court Adviser or within Cafcass/private law proceedings Strong court report writing and analytical skillsDesirable Criteria: Recent Cafcass experience Experience covering Sussex and/or Surrey court areas For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy