Social Worker - Child Protection / Child in Need Team

Cheshire East Council
£41 per hour | Locum Contract
Hybrid Working

Caritas Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a busy Child Protection / Child in Need Team based in Crewe.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive frontline service, undertaking assessments, safeguarding children, and progressing plans to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. The role requires strong experience managing Child Protection and Child in Need casework within a statutory children's services setting.

What's on Offer

  • Up to £41 per hour
  • Hybrid working
  • Typically 3 days office-based and 2 days working from home
  • Condensed working weeks available
  • Supportive team environment
  • Ongoing contract opportunity

Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker
  • Social Work England registration
  • Strong Child Protection and Child in Need experience
  • Previous frontline children's services experience
  • Ability to manage complex caseloads and undertake assessments

To find out more, contact:

Lisa Hallinan
Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076

Caritas Recruitment - Specialists in Social Work Recruitment Across England and Wales.

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

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