Cafcass Cymru - Family Court Advisor - North Wales
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, North Wales, PA, United States
Vacancy: Cafcass Cymru – Family Court Advisor – North Wales
Closing date: 07/05/2026, 16:00
Salary: A starting salary between £47,675 and £52,557 will be offered to the successful candidate based on skills, knowledge, experience and performance at interview. This range is not negotiable.
Location: North Wales – Llandudno Junction & Wrexham offices (flexible working allowed).
Purpose of post
Cafcass Cymru is operational – advising the court on cases where a child’s welfare is at stake – and is also part of Welsh Government. The Family Court Adviser represents the wishes, feelings and best interests of children and young people in family court proceedings in Wales, providing high quality, independent social work advice that protects and promotes their welfare and leads to safe outcomes.
Our goals
Provide the best quality service to support improved outcomes for every child, young person and family we work with.
Create an environment and learning culture where staff feel valued and their well‑being is supported.
Share knowledge, learn from partners and use our collective influence to improve the family justice system and children’s social care in Wales.
Key responsibilities
Carry a caseload of private and/or public law cases.
Provide professional social work advice and assistance to courts to achieve a timely conclusion to proceedings and secure the best possible outcome for the child based on their individual needs and best interests.
Provide high‑quality evidence (orally and in writing) to the court.
Ensure the child’s welfare is paramount throughout proceedings, including safeguarding in line with organisational requirements and the All‑Wales Child Protection Procedures.
Ensure the appointment and instruction of legal representation for the child as required and in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
Ensure the child’s wishes and feelings are appropriately considered and reported upon in a timely and high‑quality fashion throughout the assessment of the child’s needs as part of family proceedings.
Advise and assist parents and other relevant parties, aiming to reduce conflict and minimise the need for court intervention.
Work effectively with partner organisations, stakeholders and people who use our service, whilst maintaining the required independence as part of proceedings.
Keep up to date with changes in legislation, guidance, court rules, policies, procedures and best practice developments.
Comply with organisational policies, procedures, statutory requirements and court rules in the delivery of services to children and families involved in family proceedings.
Be responsible for personal learning and development in accordance with the requirements of Social Care Wales and the Welsh Government’s performance management process.
Work as a team member, attend relevant meetings and contribute to the effectiveness and wider planning of Cafcass Cymru as required.
Provide management information on workloads, practice and performance as required.
Use ICT effectively for case planning and recording and to support service delivery.
Represent Cafcass Cymru and the Welsh Government in a professional manner conducive to always promoting a positive image.
Development opportunities
Cafcass Cymru invests in continuous learning, inspiring motivation and enabling staff to develop in their roles and be the best they can be within a dynamic, diverse and open organisation. The role offers substantial opportunities to play a key role in the management, development and improvement of an all‑Wales service, including liaising with a variety of agencies and organisations.
Employee benefits
Pay progression based on annual incremental advance.
Full‑time holiday entitlement of 31 days annual leave, plus 10 public and privilege days’ leave.
Access to numerous training opportunities.
A civil service pension.
Reimbursement of Social Care Wales fees.
Flexible working arrangements.
Qualifications and requirements
Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with or eligible to be registered with Social Care Wales. They must have knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and young people within a statutory sector, be resilient and organised, possess strong IT skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. A valid driving licence and motor insurance are required for the ECUA car‑use allowance.
EEO and inclusion
Cafcass Cymru is actively committed to becoming an increasingly diverse workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and a range of lived and professional social work experiences. We have a number of diversity networks, including the Minority Ethnic Staff Network, PRISM LGBTI+ Network and the Women Together Network.
Welsh language skills
Welsh language skills are not essential for this post but will be considered if two or more candidates receive the same score at the application or interview stage. Understanding and speaking Welsh are not required.
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Closing date: 07/05/2026, 16:00
Salary: A starting salary between £47,675 and £52,557 will be offered to the successful candidate based on skills, knowledge, experience and performance at interview. This range is not negotiable.
Location: North Wales – Llandudno Junction & Wrexham offices (flexible working allowed).
Purpose of post
Cafcass Cymru is operational – advising the court on cases where a child’s welfare is at stake – and is also part of Welsh Government. The Family Court Adviser represents the wishes, feelings and best interests of children and young people in family court proceedings in Wales, providing high quality, independent social work advice that protects and promotes their welfare and leads to safe outcomes.
Our goals
Provide the best quality service to support improved outcomes for every child, young person and family we work with.
Create an environment and learning culture where staff feel valued and their well‑being is supported.
Share knowledge, learn from partners and use our collective influence to improve the family justice system and children’s social care in Wales.
Key responsibilities
Carry a caseload of private and/or public law cases.
Provide professional social work advice and assistance to courts to achieve a timely conclusion to proceedings and secure the best possible outcome for the child based on their individual needs and best interests.
Provide high‑quality evidence (orally and in writing) to the court.
Ensure the child’s welfare is paramount throughout proceedings, including safeguarding in line with organisational requirements and the All‑Wales Child Protection Procedures.
Ensure the appointment and instruction of legal representation for the child as required and in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
Ensure the child’s wishes and feelings are appropriately considered and reported upon in a timely and high‑quality fashion throughout the assessment of the child’s needs as part of family proceedings.
Advise and assist parents and other relevant parties, aiming to reduce conflict and minimise the need for court intervention.
Work effectively with partner organisations, stakeholders and people who use our service, whilst maintaining the required independence as part of proceedings.
Keep up to date with changes in legislation, guidance, court rules, policies, procedures and best practice developments.
Comply with organisational policies, procedures, statutory requirements and court rules in the delivery of services to children and families involved in family proceedings.
Be responsible for personal learning and development in accordance with the requirements of Social Care Wales and the Welsh Government’s performance management process.
Work as a team member, attend relevant meetings and contribute to the effectiveness and wider planning of Cafcass Cymru as required.
Provide management information on workloads, practice and performance as required.
Use ICT effectively for case planning and recording and to support service delivery.
Represent Cafcass Cymru and the Welsh Government in a professional manner conducive to always promoting a positive image.
Development opportunities
Cafcass Cymru invests in continuous learning, inspiring motivation and enabling staff to develop in their roles and be the best they can be within a dynamic, diverse and open organisation. The role offers substantial opportunities to play a key role in the management, development and improvement of an all‑Wales service, including liaising with a variety of agencies and organisations.
Employee benefits
Pay progression based on annual incremental advance.
Full‑time holiday entitlement of 31 days annual leave, plus 10 public and privilege days’ leave.
Access to numerous training opportunities.
A civil service pension.
Reimbursement of Social Care Wales fees.
Flexible working arrangements.
Qualifications and requirements
Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with or eligible to be registered with Social Care Wales. They must have knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and young people within a statutory sector, be resilient and organised, possess strong IT skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. A valid driving licence and motor insurance are required for the ECUA car‑use allowance.
EEO and inclusion
Cafcass Cymru is actively committed to becoming an increasingly diverse workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and a range of lived and professional social work experiences. We have a number of diversity networks, including the Minority Ethnic Staff Network, PRISM LGBTI+ Network and the Women Together Network.
Welsh language skills
Welsh language skills are not essential for this post but will be considered if two or more candidates receive the same score at the application or interview stage. Understanding and speaking Welsh are not required.
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