Location: Ellesmere Port
Team: Children in Care
Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and committed Children in Care Social Worker to join a well-established team in Ellesmere Port. This service provides a statutory social work function for children and young people aged 0-18 who are in care.
You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, child-centred practice, ensuring positive outcomes for children while working collaboratively with carers, families, and partner agencies.

Key Requirements

  • ESSENTIAL: Experience working within a Children in Care team
  • Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience within a permanent role in an English Local Authority
  • Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities, care planning, and permanency
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively under pressure
  • Skilled in building meaningful relationships with children and young people

What You Can Expect from Me & Caritas

  • Straightforward, supportive recruitment approach focused on your individual goals
  • 23 years' sector experience, offering calm, knowledgeable guidance throughout
  • Honest communication and real insight into teams, caseloads, and leadership
  • Access to exclusive opportunities through long-standing local authority relationships

Why Join This Team?

  • Stable and supportive management structure
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives
  • Engaged, collaborative working environment
  • Realistic caseloads and a focus on quality practice

Who This Role Suits

  • Experienced social workers looking for a stable and well-supported role
  • Practitioners passionate about long-term outcomes for children in care
  • Professionals seeking honest representation and guidance in their next move

Let's Have a Proper Conversation

If you're in need of a new job or simply want to understand what's available, I'm always happy to talk things through.
Davina Cripps
📞 07385 031109
📧 [email protected]
No pressure. No hard sell. Just honest, experienced support.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£38.00
Per hour
Up to GBP38 per hour + expenses

Ellesmere Port

Temporary

Added 06/07/2026
Reference: DC1109060726PM_1783354492

Children in Care Social Worker - Ellesmere Port Role | 3yr exp

Ellesmere Port
Temporary

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