Copy of Senior Social Worker – Children in Care (Team 6) #5270633

Semester.co.uk; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker for the Connected People’s Team in Cheshire. This vital role focuses on supporting family and friends' carers through assessments, ensuring children's wellbeing and safety. Applicants must possess strong qualifications and be dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families. Competitive pay, excellent management support, and continuous training are offered.

Benefits

Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

Free ongoing training opportunities

In-house payroll for weekly payments

Support from dedicated team

Enhanced DBS completed

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration required.
• Experience in fostering and court work necessary.
• Strong knowledge of care proceedings and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Complete robust assessments of connected carers.
• Provide support and supervision to family and friends carers.
• Collaborate with courts and legal teams on complex care proceedings.

Skills

Fostering

Court Work

Permanence Planning

Assessment

Report Writing

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Current Social Work England Registration

Job description

Copy of Senior Social Worker – Children in Care (Team 6) #5270633

Supervising Social Worker – Connected People’s Fostering Team
The Portal, Ellesmere Port
Interim Opportunity | Full-time | Court-Directed Work

Semester Recruitment is working with Cheshire West and Chester Council, who are looking for a dedicated, resilient, and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their Connected People’s Team, based at The Portal, Ellesmere Port.

This is a vital role focused on supporting family and friends carers – including Special Guardians – through assessments and supervision, keeping children’s wellbeing and safety at the heart of all work.

Role Overview:

Complete robust, timely assessments of connected carers, often within court-directed timeframes

Provide ongoing support, advice, and supervision to family and friends carers and Special Guardians

Work with complex care proceedings and contribute to permanence planning for children

Collaborate closely with courts, legal teams, and children’s social workers

Travel out-of-county as needed, including occasional overnight stays

Promote safe and stable care arrangements for children with known carers

Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration

Experience in fostering, court work, or permanence planning

Strong knowledge of care proceedings, SGO processes, and connected carers assessments

Confident in producing high-quality reports and working to tight deadlines

Resilient, reflective, and committed to improving outcomes for children and families

Willingness to travel and stay overnight where required

Join a team making a real impact on children’s lives through stability, family, and support.
Apply today or contact Semester Recruitment to discuss the role further.

CVs being reviewed immediately – early applications encouraged.

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

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

Competitive Rates of pay

In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

Enhanced DBS completed.

Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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