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Children's social worker

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 39 - 39 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Macclesfield

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Cheshire East Council

Location: Hybrid – Base at Macclesfield Town Hall

Team: Children’s Social Care (Child in Need & Child Protection)

Role Purpose

Cheshire East Council is seeking an experienced and committed Social Worker to join our Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) team. The role involves working with children, young people, and families to assess needs, reduce risk, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children across the borough.

You will hold a complex caseload of CIN and CP cases, working within statutory frameworks to deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work practice.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake comprehensive assessments under Section 17 (Children in Need) and Section 47 (Child Protection) of the Children Act 1989
	
Manage a caseload of CIN and CP cases, ensuring timely intervention and robust planning
	
Develop and implement child protection plans and care plans in line with statutory guidance
	
Work closely with families to identify strengths, reduce risks, and promote positive outcomes for children
	
Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences, court proceedings, and multi-agency meetings
	
Produce high-quality written reports, assessments, and court statements within required timescales
	
Liaise effectively with partner agencies including health, education, police, and voluntary services
	
Ensure all practice is compliant with safeguarding procedures, legislation, and local authority policies
	
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records on the electronic case management system

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
	
Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience in statutory children’s services (CIN/CP essential)
	
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children
	
Experience of court work and care proceedings
	
Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise effectively
	
Excellent communication, report writing, and analytical skills
	
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Desirable Experience

Experience working within a local authority CIN/CP team
	
Court attendance and giving evidence in care proceedings
	
Use of case management systems such as Liquidlogic or similar
	
Experience working in a hybrid or agile working environment

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working model (office-based attendance required at Macclesfield Town Hall and remote working)
	
Attendance required for team meetings, supervision, and statutory meetings
	
Flexible working supported in line with service needs

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