🩺 We’re Hiring – Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection & Court Team (2 Vacancies)

📍 Location: Winsford, Cheshire West & Chester (CW7 1AH)
🔖 Reference – SCS2024
🕒 Job Type: Locum – Full Time (37 Hours per Week, Hybrid Working)
💼 Start Date: ASAP
💰 Rate/Salary: £38.99 per hour

About the Role:

Supply Care Solutions is currently recruiting 2 experienced Qualified Social Workers to join the Child Protection & Court Team at Cheshire West & Chester Council.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a forward-thinking local authority that is transforming Children’s Services through the Families First Partnership Programme. You’ll be part of a trauma-informed, systemic service that brings together locality-based family help teams, safeguarding teams, and Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams (MACPT) to deliver outstanding outcomes for children, young people, and families.

The council offers hybrid working, with part-time and condensed hours also considered, providing excellent flexibility alongside a supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of children and families requiring Child Protection intervention.
• Undertake Child Protection investigations, assessments, and statutory visits.
• Prepare high-quality court reports and provide evidence in care proceedings.
• Develop and implement child-focused care plans to safeguard vulnerable children.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Undertake risk assessments and make informed decisions in complex safeguarding situations.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings in line with statutory and local authority requirements.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and continuous professional development.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Child Protection.
• Extensive Court Work experience.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound professional judgements.
• Excellent assessment, report writing, and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rate of £38.99 per hour.
• Hybrid working with agreed home-working days.
• Part-time and condensed hours considered.
• Opportunity to work within an innovative, trauma-informed service.
• Access to Magic Notes, an AI-powered recording tool designed to reduce administration and increase time spent with families.
• High-quality supervision and reflective practice.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive leadership team with genuine career progression opportunities.
• Modern office environment with free parking.

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📝 Apply Now
To apply, please email the following documents to esther@supplycaresolutions.co.uk:

• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (Passport or Biometric Visa)
• National Insurance Number
• DBS Certificate
• Social Work England registration number

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🌐 About Supply Care Solutions
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