It isn’t just our talented and experienced Social Workers who have a key role to play in supporting some of the most vulnerable children in our society. Behind them are highly organised and effective teams, of which our Apprentices are an integral component.
We will provide comprehensive support to you while you undertake your apprenticeship. You will be provided with a laptop and phone from your first day and mentoring from a supportive team. You will be working towards an Apprenticeship for Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 - for details please
Although we are able to work flexibly and remotely, there will also be a requirement to travel to and work in the Derby office where the Procurement team is based.
Let us tell you a bit more about the role…
We are looking for an enthusiastic applicant who is interested in developing a career in procurement and contracts management.
As a Cafcass Apprentice you will support with business needs, and through that, to support the vulnerable children and young people Cafcass works with, by providing efficient and effective administrative support to the Procurement team.
Should you join us your tasks will include:
- Operate corporate computer systems such as the e-procurement portal and the Proactis contract management system in accordance with Cafcass policies and as required.
- To provide general administrative and clerical support to the Cafcass procurement team including, data processing, responding to Generic email inbox or telephone queries, ad hoc administrative tasks etc.
- Under the supervision of the Procurement Manager provide assistance in the administration of tendering and contract processes with a positive and professional attitude.
- Be an effective representative for Cafcass and to act at all times in a professional manner consistent with representing Cafcass as an important national organisation supporting some of England’s most vulnerable children and young people.
For a full list of main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the job description.
… and what we’re looking for:
- Achievement of grades 9 – 4 (A – C) in both GCSE Maths and English (essential)
- Ability to use a wide range of Microsoft Office packages particularly in the areas of Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Good listening skills, and excellent verbal and written communication.
- Knowledge of the importance of and experience of working with and maintaining confidential records.
- Ability to work accurately and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work on own initiative to think through problems to find solutions (within agreed guidelines).
Next steps / timelines
If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don’t need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit.
Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change:
Closing date:
13 July 2025
Telephone interviews:
w/c 7th and 14th July
Final interviews:
w/c 14th and 28th July
If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact Anisa Awan (anisa.awan@cafcass.gov.uk) from our HR Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Jane Bate (jane.bate@cafcass.gov.uk) if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you.
Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process.
We look forward to hearing from 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.
