https://jobs.co.uk/job/qualified-childrens-social-worker-child-focused-courts-cafcass--8e87ba64-db34-4e1b-8385-7ad57c27e908 RSS feed for Qualified Children''s Social Worker - Child focused courts at CAFCASS. en-gb Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:33:07 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/qualified-childrens-social-worker-child-focused-courts-cafcass--8e87ba64-db34-4e1b-8385-7ad57c27e908 https://jobs.co.uk/job/qualified-childrens-social-worker-child-focused-courts-cafcass--8e87ba64-db34-4e1b-8385-7ad57c27e908 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:51:29 GMT Location: West Midlands | Salary: 45749.00-45749.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Role and location: Information and Screening Team based in Birmingham Salary: £45,749 - £49,886 A once in a generation opportunity to practice social work differently Family justice is changing, and Cafcass is at the heart of that change. With the national rollout of Child Focused Courts, we are leading a transformation in how children''s voices are heard and how decisions are made in family proceedings. Child Focused Courts place children''s safety, wellbeing and lived experience at the centre of decision-making from the very start of proceedings. This problem solving, less adversarial approach allows decisions to be informed earlier by a clear understanding of children''s experiences, including through the preparation of Child Impact Reports. The role at a glance 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 mo... Permanent