Children's Social Worker - Child Protection & Court
A strong opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker with a background in Child Protection and Court work to join a supportive team based in Winsford.
This role offers a balanced mix of office-based collaboration and home working flexibility, alongside consistent hours and a structured working week.
β What's on Offer:
- 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Early finish Fridays (4:30pm)
- Hybrid working - based at Winsford with some agreed home working
- Supportive team environment with clear processes and expectations
π The Role:
Working within statutory frameworks and local authority procedures, you will:
- Assess the needs and risks for children and young people requiring social work intervention
- Develop, deliver and review multi-agency plans to safeguard and promote wellbeing
- Manage a busy but structured caseload within a team setting
- Lead on Child Protection and Court work, ensuring effective care planning
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies and professionals
- Maintain accurate records
- Contribute to service development and share best practice
- Support less experienced colleagues where appropriate
β What You'll Need:
- Qualified Social Worker with Child Protection & Court experience (essential)
- Strong understanding of statutory legislation and safeguarding frameworks
- Experience working within a UK Local Authority setting
- Confident managing caseloads and working within multi-agency environments
- Comfortable with a hybrid working model
π€ Why Work With Me - Davina Cripps (Caritas Recruitment)
Recruitment should feel supportive, honest and human - not transactional.
With 23 years' recruitment experience, I focus on helping you find roles that genuinely fit - not just ticking boxes.
What you can expect:
- βοΈ Straightforward, honest communication throughout
- βοΈ Real insight into teams, workload and culture
- βοΈ No pressure approach - you won't be pushed into the wrong role
- βοΈ Ongoing support before, during and after placement
I don't see Social Workers as CVs - I see professionals with purpose, and my role is to champion you.
π Why Caritas?
Caritas is a trusted name in Social Work recruitment, known for:
- Long-standing local authority relationships
- Strong compliance and quality standards
- Access to roles not widely advertised
π© Interested?
If you're an experienced Social Worker looking for a stable Child Protection & Court role with flexibility, I'd be happy to talk you through the details.
Get in touch for a confidential chat - [email protected] / 07385 031109
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.