Agency FCA (Cafcass) - Hampshire and Dorset 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. Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Cafcass to recruit 3 Agency Family Court Advisers (FCA) on a temporary basis to support a defined task/project. These roles will be based from Bournemouth or Portsmouth offices, covering Hampshire and Dorset, with hybrid working arrangements.Key DetailsRole: Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA)Client: CafcassLocation: Bournemouth or Portsmouth (covering Hampshire and Dorset)Pay Rate: 40 per hourContract: Temporary (Task/Project)Hours: 37 hours per weekThe RoleAs an Agency FCA, you will:Provide high-quality case analysis through Court reports, making clear and robust recommendations to the Court in private law proceedingsEngage directly with children and families, ensuring the child''s needs, wishes and feelings are central to all workDemonstrate expertise in safeguarding, child engagement, inter-agency working, case planning, and accurate recordingWork confidently with parents, relatives, local authorities, and the CourtsPrepare and present oral evidence in Court when requiredThis is a demanding role and requires a professional who is resilient, well organised, able to work proportionately, and confident using IT systems, with excellent written and verbal