Cheshire West Council is currently seeking a dedicated CP / Court Social Worker to join their team (Ellesmere Port or Winsford). The team is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families in our community. With a focus on Court proceedings, we aim to provide high-quality social work services to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable children.
Job Responsibilities:
* Manage caseload, with no more than 20 cases, to ensure quality service provision.
* Undertake comprehensive assessments, create effective intervention plans, and regularly review cases to meet the needs of children and families involved in Court proceedings.
* Collaborate with the Team Manager, Senior Practice Lead, and other social workers to ensure cohesive and coordinated support.
* Attend Court hearings and provide professional reports and recommendations to inform decision-making processes.
* Engage with relevant professionals, including legal representatives, guardians, and healthcare providers, to gather information and advocate for the best interests of children.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
* Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, and continuous professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Social Work England registered
* Proven experience working in a similar role, preferably in child protection and Court proceedings.
* 2 years post qualifying experience
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate of £40 per hour, negotiable depending on experience.
* Manageable caseload to ensure quality service provision.
* Flexibility in terms of office presence (2-3 times a week) with the opportunity for hybrid working arrangements.
* Duty once a week, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
* Collaborative and supportive team environment, working alongside a Team Manager, Senior Practice Lead, and 7 social workers.
If you are interested in this position or know someone who is then please call me on: (phone number removed) or email
Alternatively, if you aren’t interested in this role but would like to discuss other roles available, feel free to contact me.
We also have a refer a friend bonus in place of £300, so please don’t hesitate to pass on my details.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free
