Find out more about Family Court Adviser roles in London

What you'll do as a Family Court Adviser: 

• Champion children's voices: Work directly with children using creative approaches to understand their wishes, ensuring they feel heard and valued in family court proceedings 

• Provide expert assessments and analysis: Assess complex family situations including safeguarding concerns, analyse risks and prepare comprehensive reports that guide judicial decisions 

• Collaborate and advocate: Work alongside legal professionals and families, attending court hearings to present your recommendations and build constructive relationships 

• Make a lasting impact: Shape outcomes that protect children's welfare and influence key decisions about their living arrangements, contact and safety 

If this sounds like you, then Cafcass could be your next career calling. 

Meet our colleagues 

By joining the Cafcass team, you'll be backed by an incredible group of experienced colleagues who are always on hand to help, guide and support you. Here, a few of them explain what it's like working at our London office and the highlights of working at England's largest employer of social workers: 

Why Cafcass London? 

As an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' organisation, we're also redefining what exceptional social work looks like. Here, you'll work in a trusting, supportive and empowering environment where innovation meets impact, and your voice genuinely matters. You'll also be able to work in our standout London office spaces, which we've designed to inspire big ideas, collaboration, and a strong community spirit. 

Spaces where you can grow 

Our office spaces are not only ideal for seeing children and families, but also enable and encourage you to connect and collaborate with colleagues. In addition, we trust you to work flexibly to help you manage your professional and personal responsibilities. Our outstanding London-based offices, from our south London space in Croydon to our centrally located Gray's Inn Road hub, are ideally positioned for positive co-working. For our south London-based colleagues, our Croydon office is easily accessible by public transport and comes with parking, while featuring modern facilities for direct work with children. Our bright and spacious Gray's Inn Road hub is our main office base and hosts a diverse range of Cafcass operational teams. 

Thoughtfully designed, it's the ideal place to network and grow to drive the best outcomes for children and young people. The contemporary space features open work areas for connection and knowledge-sharing, as well as welcoming, child-centred meeting rooms that foster positive engagement when colleagues meet children. The environment also includes a dedicated wellbeing room to support staff mental health, and a comprehensive library with extensive resources on child development, trauma-informed practice, and social work methodologies—available both onsite and online thanks to Cafcass’ up-to-date technology offering, which comes as standard for every colleague. 

A culture where you can thrive 

As for our workplace culture, it’s built around giving you the tools, skills and learning opportunities to thrive and continually develop as a professional. Below, we detail what you can expect: 

Trusting and Empowering 

• Autonomy to make professional decisions  

• Guidance from people who trust your expertise and support you in your judgements  

• Freedom to practise social work the way it should be done – with creativity, compassion, and critical thinking 

Supportive Development 

• Reflective group supervision that deepens your practice  

• Regular case supervision with experienced practitioners who invest in your growth  

• A comprehensive training programme that evolves with your career 

Inclusive and Collaborative 

• Diverse teams that celebrate different perspectives and backgrounds  

• Colleagues who genuinely support each other's success  

• Active staff networks that are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion 

Modern Technology, Spaces and Resources 

• Extensive range of age-appropriate tools, games, and activities to support positive child interactions  

• Advanced digital systems that revolutionise case management and practice  

• Continued investment in innovation that puts children and practitioners first 

Work-Life Balance 

• Access to flexible and hybrid working arrangements  

• Holistic wellbeing support and resources  

• A workplace where your authentic self is respected and valued 

To find out more about our workplace offering for social workers and our wider benefits, head over to our 'Working for us as a social worker' page. 

Achieve your full potential 

At Cafcass, we're committed to helping you become the best social worker you can possibly be. Whether you're an experienced practitioner looking for a fresh challenge or ready to specialise in children and family-focused work, we'll support you, whatever your career ambitions. 

Your personal growth matters to us and you can expect: 

• Clear career progression pathways  

• Leadership and development opportunities  

• Specialist training in domestic abuse, child development, and court skills  

• Practice improvement initiatives you can shape and lead  

• Recognition and multiple avenues to celebrate excellence 

This isn't just a job – it's a career where you'll develop expertise that matters and see the tangible difference your work makes in children's lives. 

Here for you, and for London 

Our London-based colleagues also receive an enhanced salary reflecting the region's distinct makeup, needs, opportunities, and challenges. Working at the forefront of delivering transformational support for children and families within the UK's capital city, our London-based professionals navigate a uniquely complex environment with higher living costs, varied caseloads and diverse communities requiring specialist expertise. This weighting recognises the commitment and skills needed to champion children's welfare in an exceptionally diverse urban setting, where you'll have the opportunity to truly transform children's lives. 

For some of our London teams, we may also offer a financial joining incentive. If you apply for a team – and are successful and join us where an incentive is available – you will receive lump sum payments shortly after you commence and then again after you complete your first 12 months with us. More information about the incentives available is detailed in our vacancy adverts. 

Take the next step 

If you're ready to find out more, join us at one of our two upcoming career events detailed below, where you'll have the opportunity to meet our friendly team to find out all about what it's like to work for Cafcass in our London region. We value your expertise and commitment, and look forward to welcoming you to our online or in-person sessions: 

Our London social work event details