Experienced Social Worker

CHESHIRE East; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council service in Crewe seeks experienced social workers to deliver statutory services for cared for children. The role involves direct work, effective assessment skills, and planning to help children remain with their families safely. Offering career progression, hybrid working, a secure pension, and competitive benefits, this position prioritizes positive outcomes for children and young people.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

NHS Fleet Solutions Green Car Scheme

Vivup Home & Electronics Scheme

Hybrid working options

Cheshire Pension Fund (LGPS)

Competitive salary

Flexible working pattern

Annual leave increase with service

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a social worker for children and young people.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet high standards within timescales.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory services for cared for children.
• Ensure effective assessment of need and timely care planning.
• Work to enable children to live within their family safely.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Assessment skills

Autonomous working

Passion for improving outcomes

Job description

Joining Children’s Social Care at Cheshire East Council means becoming part of a progressive, supportive and forward-thinking service that is dedicated to make a difference of the lives of children and young people. We pride ourselves on putting children and young people first and helping them become the very best version of themselves possible.

Our working culture is people focused ensuring every team member is supported and provided with all the tools needed to thrive in their role. We have competitive benefits, flexible work-life balance and a focus on health and wellbeing ensuring that you can achieve your career aspirations and goals whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

By joining us you will be part of a council that is helping to build brighter futures for the children and families we serve, where you can make a lasting memory on the lives of others every day.

An exciting opportunity has become available for experienced social workers to join our Cared for Children service.

About the role

You will deliver statutory services for our cared for children and ensuring that they are safe and well cared for. This will include direct work with children, and you will have sound assessment skills which ensure effective assessment of need, leading to robust and timely care planning

You will make a positive difference for our cared for children by enabling them to live within their family where this is safe, including through reunification and discharge of Care Orders. You will ensure timely, clear and suitable permanence plans which allow our young people to live without our intervention where possible, and you will work alongside our partners to be ambitious for the children we care for.

There is a possibility that you may be allocated children who are subject to ongoing care proceedings, although, the majority of work within the service is with children who are subject to final Care Orders.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about achieving outstanding outcomes for cared for children
• Be able to work autonomously and to complete work to a high standard within timescales
• Want to be part of our improvement journey at Cheshire East in order for strong social work practice to flourish
• Have extensive experience of being a social worker for children and young people

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

In return we are able to offer:

• Career Progression:Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within our teams.

• NHS Fleet Solutions Green Car Scheme:Drive a brand-new electric or hybrid car with no deposit or credit checks and save on tax and National Insurance. It’s a smart way to cut your monthly costs, making your take-home feel like a pay rise. With constant special offers and used vehicles available we don’t just make driving an electric vehicle less expensive than through a dealership, we make it affordable.

• Vivup Home & Electronics Scheme:Spread the cost of essentials like white goods, tech, and furniture with no upfront payments and potential tax savings.

• Hybrid Working:Flexible work options, including regular work-from-home opportunities, with the requirement to attend the office as needed. The Finance Team is based in Delamere House, Crewe, with the option to work in Macclesfield Town Hall and a need to attend meetings across the borough.

• Cheshire Pension Fund (LGPS):A secure, inflation-proof pension with generous employer contributions, tax relief, and family protection.

• Competitive Salary:With a pending pay award.

• Flexible Working Pattern:37 hours per week, with up to 18 days of flexible leave per year.

• Annual Leave:26 days (plus bank holidays), increasing to 31 days after just 5 years of service.

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

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