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Supervising Social Worker

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 38.99 - 38.99 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cheshire

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Job Description

Supervising Social Worker – Connected People’s Team

Cheshire West and Chester Council – The Portal, Ellesmere Port
£30.48 PAYE (exclusive of holiday pay) or £38.99 LTD (inclusive of holiday pay)

Contract | Full-Time

 We are currently seeking a committed, resilient, and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the Connected People’s Team at Cheshire West and Chester Council, based at The Portal in Ellesmere Port.
 This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated social work professional who is passionate about supporting children to remain within their family networks wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.
 About the Role As a Supervising Social Worker within the Connected People’s Fostering Team, you will play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children across the borough. You will deliver a high-quality service to children, families, and carers, ensuring that children’s wellbeing and safety remain at the centre of all practice.
 The team specialises in family and friends fostering, completing comprehensive assessments and providing ongoing support to carers who are looking after children known to them, including those applying for Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs).
 Key Responsibilities
Undertake detailed Connected Person and Special Guardianship assessments.
Provide support, guidance, and supervision to family and friends carers.
Complete robust and timely assessments, often within court-directed timescales.
Work closely with Children’s Social Workers, Legal Services, and the Courts.
Maintain a strong understanding of care proceedings, permanence planning, and court processes.
Travel as required to undertake assessments, which may include out-of-county visits and occasional overnight stays.Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Significant post-qualified experience in children’s services
Experience completing Connected Person / Special Guardianship assessments
Strong knowledge of court processes and care proceedings
Ability to work independently while managing a busy caseloadPay Rates
£30.48 per hour PAYE (exclusive of holiday pay)
£38.99 per hour LTD (inclusive of holiday pay)If you are an experienced social worker looking to make a real difference supporting family and friends carers to provide safe and stable homes for children, we would love to hear from you.
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