Childrens Social Worker Leaving Care #5267641

Semester.co.uk; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Childrens Social Worker for their Leaving Care Team in Ellesmere Port. This role focuses on supporting young individuals aged 15 to 25 as they transition from care to independence. With a commitment to providing excellent supervision and manageable caseloads, this position offers a stable and supportive working environment. Candidates will benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a competitive pay structure, ensuring professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and possess the required experience, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Free Parking

Access to Training

Development Opportunities

Enhanced DBS Check

Support from a Dedicated Team

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualified experience in social work.
• Proven experience in quality case work with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 15 to 25 in care planning.
• Develop independent living skills for looked after children.

Skills

Assessment

Pathway Planning

Working with Young Adults

Knowledge of Dols

Education

Post-Qualified Social Work Experience

Job description

Childrens Social Worker Leaving Care #5267641

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

We are recruiting social workers to join our Leaving Care Team (Supporting Independence Team) in our permanency hub, working with looked after children across Cheshire West and Chester. The role involves working with young people aged 15 to 25, supporting them through care planning and pathway planning to develop independent living skills. Experience in assessment, pathway planning, and working with teenagers and young adults is required. Knowledge of Dols and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children is advantageous but not essential.

Candidates should be at least 2 years post-qualified with proven experience in quality case work and working openly with children, families, and partner agencies.

We offer excellent supervision, manageable caseloads, and a supportive team environment. Benefits include free parking, access to training, and development opportunities.

Applicants should reside within a reasonable distance from Cheshire West due to hybrid working expectations, with no support for accommodation or travel costs.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

• Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly
• Experienced management structure
• Desirable location with good transport links
• Stable and supportive working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk

• Ongoing training opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Weekly payments via in-house payroll
• Enhanced DBS check
• Support from a dedicated team
• Assignment with an experienced consultant
• Various opportunities in preferred areas

Interested? Click the ‘Apply’ button to find out more about this role and other opportunities.