Recruitment
Thank you for your interest in
Cafcass. To find out about current vacancies, please go to the
Vacancies page. If you are interested in applying for any of the
vacancies, please make sure you download all application pack
documents next to the role you are interested in.
Below is an outline of guidelines for a
normal recruitment process:
Initial
Advertisement
The initial advertisement will outline
information about the position available, salary scale and the
skills and experience required for the role. It will give details
about obtaining an application pack, and will also show the closing
date for applications and the interview date. The advertisement
will be published at least 10 working days before the closing date
for the position.
Application Packs
If you are interested in any of the
roles listed under the "Vacancies" section, you can obtain an
application pack by downloading all application pack documents next
to the position you are interested in. The pack will provide you
all the information that will assist in your application. It will
include a Cover Note, Job Description & Person Specification,
Application Form which includes an Equal Opportunities Form,
information on Cafcass and a Map of Cafcass Regions.
Short-listing
Applications will normally be short-listed the week following the
closing date. If you are invited for an interview as much notice as
possible will be provided, and the interview date will be outlined
in the initial advertisement.
Interviews
Interviews will consist of a panel interview and various exercises,
depending on the nature of the position. The structure and format
of the interview will be outlined to you in your invitation letter,
to give you time for you to prepare.
Feedback
CAFCASS is continually looking at ways
to improve our recruitment and selection processes.
So, we welcome your opinion on any aspect of our processes or
the information we have sent to you. To complete a feedback
form please click here.