CAFCASS (Work to First Hearing)

<strong>10x Children's Social Workers CAFCASS (Work to First Hearing)</strong><p><strong>Role:</strong> Qualified Children's Social Worker</p><p><strong>Team:</strong> Work to First Hearing (WTFH)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Fully Remote (Work from anywhere in England)</p><p><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £36.00 per hour</p><p><strong>Availability:</strong> Immediate or Max 4-week notice</p><strong>Be the Voice for Children in the Family Courts</strong><p>CAFCASS is currently seeking <strong>10 Qualified Social Workers</strong> to join our vital <strong>Work to First Hearing (WTFH) teams</strong>. This is a prestigious opportunity to join the national body representing children's interests in family court proceedings, all while benefiting from a fully remote, work-from-home setup.</p><p>We are looking for dedicated professionals who can hit the ground running. Due to the critical nature of these assessments, candidates must be <strong>immediately available</strong> or able to start within a <strong>4-week notice period</strong>.</p><strong>The Impact You'll Make</strong><p>As a WTFH Social Worker, you are at the forefront of private law proceedings. Your work ensures that the court has the necessary information to make safe, child-centered decisions at the very first opportunity.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Safeguarding:</strong> Conduct essential checks and risk assessments at the earliest stage of legal proceedings.</p></li><li><p><strong>Analysis:</strong> Provide high-quality, analytical reports for the <strong>First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment (FHDRA)</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Advocacy:</strong> Ensure the safety and well-being of children are prioritized in every recommendation.</p></li></ul><strong>Why Join This Team?</strong><ul><li><p><strong>Competitive Pay:</strong> A flat rate of <strong>£36.00 per hour</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>100% Remote Flexibility:</strong> Work from home anywhere in England with full digital support and infrastructure.</p></li><li><p><strong>Prestigious Experience:</strong> Enhance your professional profile by working for the UK's leading employer of qualified social workers.</p></li><li><p><strong>Fast-Paced Environment:</strong> Ideal for those who enjoy efficiency, clear court deadlines, and making a direct impact.</p></li></ul><strong>What You'll Need</strong><ul><li><p><strong>Registration:</strong> Current registration with <strong>Social Work England</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Experience:</strong> A strong background in frontline children's services (assessment, safeguarding, or court work).</p></li><li><p><strong>Efficiency:</strong> The ability to produce high-quality, evidence-based reports under tight court deadlines.</p></li><li><p><strong>Urgency:</strong> You must be ready to start immediately or within a 4-week timeframe.</p></li></ul><p><em>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.</em></p><p><em>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.</em></p><p></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?p4QwZ6nBSKm1BtAC%2fk3AkQ89dE2hcLt1e" width="0" height="0" />