Cafcass is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a motivated and diverse workforce.
We are currently recruiting two (2) Family Liaison Workers. The roles will be fixed term contracts initially to the end of March 2027 and will require travel to the Newcastle office a minimum of once per week in addition to attending training, team meetings with occasional travel to other offices as per business need.
The role of the Family Liaison worker is to work with Family Court Advisers, Service Managers and other colleagues to progress Cafcass’ work with families. Postholders will also work closely with family courts, Children’s Social Care and other key partners to contribute to reducing delay for families. This includes reviewing applications received by the Intake Team from the family court, ensuring that safeguarding checks are requested/received, and supporting Family Court Advisers across their Information Screening / Assessment functions. The Family Liaison Worker will work directly with children and families, including sharing information and signposting to appropriate resources and support. It is expected that training and development opportunities will be considered as part of future planning.
The Child Focused Court model explores our commitment to improve experiences for children and families and tests a more investigative approach to managing Private Law family applications. The court encourages hearing the voice of each child or young person more clearly and earlier in proceedings. The approach is holistic and requires the development of positive working relationships with key local partners such as the court, mediators and local authorities.
If you would like to informally find out more about this role, please contact Mandy Jason ([email protected]) who will be happy to discuss your potential interest.
To apply for this role, please complete the online application form.
We encourage you to read the job description and take your time to answer the questions thoroughly. Please remember you do not need to complete your application in a single visit, you can always come back and revisit your responses before submitting. Just make sure you come back before the closing date and once you have submitted your application, you will not be able to make any changes.
In addition to your application form, when prompted please upload your current CV. Being able to view your CV alongside your application form will allow the Recruiting Manager to a fair, robust assessment of your suitability for the role.
We’d like to let you know about some key dates so you know when you are likely to hear from us and when you might be required to be available for an interview.
Closing date:
31st August 2026
Final Interview:
14th/15th September 2026
Please note all dates are subject to change so if you don’t hear from us, this does not automatically mean you have been unsuccessful, and we will be in touch with you as quickly as we can to update you.
We are Cafcass – the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service – and we represent children in family court cases in England.
Independently advising the family courts about what is safe for children and in their best interests, we speak up for over 140,0000 children every year when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures, ensuring their needs, wishes and feelings are heard.
Watch our video to find out we don’t just listen to children’s voices but we can be their voice.
