Children's SM - CSW Team -Cheshire
We are seeking a committed and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a dedicated Children’s Social Work team. You will work with children, young people and their families to assess needs, reduce risk and promote positive outcomes. The role involves managing a varied caseload, completing high-quality assessments and plans, and ensuring that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions.
Your responsibilities will include undertaking child protection enquiries, supporting children in care, contributing to care proceedings where required, and developing effective plans with families and partner agencies. You will build constructive relationships with parents, carers, schools, health professionals and other services, while responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns. You will maintain accurate, timely records and reports, attend and contribute to reviews, conferences and professional meetings, and ensure that all work complies with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures.
The successful candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the appropriate professional regulator. You should have experience of working with children and families in a statutory setting, with sound knowledge of safeguarding practice, assessment frameworks, care planning and relevant children’s social care legislation. Strong communication, organisation and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to make balanced decisions in complex and sometimes challenging circumstances. You will be reflective, resilient and committed to relationship-based practice, equality and continuous improvement. A full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations may be required. In return, the role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the safety, stability and development of children and young people.
Children's SM - CSW Team -Cheshire
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