Senior Court Social Worker Hybrid Growth Path

Community Care Live; Macclesfield, Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Court Team, supporting children and families through complex care proceedings. You will assess risk, produce evidence for court, and work with guardians, legal professionals and partner agencies to secure best outcomes.

The successful candidate will have statutory children’s social work experience, mentoring ability and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory children’s social work.
• Excellent assessment and analytical skills.
• Ability to present evidence in court proceedings.
• Mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of the Children’s Acts and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Progress care proceedings with accuracy and timeliness.
• Assess risk and produce high-quality evidence.
• Collaborate with families, legal professionals and partner agencies.
• Manage a varied caseload within Court Team.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues.

Skills

CQSW/DipSW award

Court experience

Mentoring

Communication

Time management

Autonomy

Data protection

Education

CQSW/DipSW or equivalent PQ

BAAF Award

Job description

Cheshire East Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Court Team, supporting children and families through complex care proceedings. You will assess risk, produce evidence for court, and work with guardians, legal professionals and partner agencies to secure best outcomes.

The successful candidate will have statutory children’s social work experience, mentoring ability and strong written and verbal communication skills.