Senior Social Worker: Practice Leader, Family Safeguarding

Cheshire West and Chester; Winsford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Free parking at all office locations

Competitive salary and reward package

Up to 16 days’ flexi leave

Social Work England registration paid

High-quality supervision

Training and development opportunities

Clear progression into advanced/lead

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a Grade 11 Senior Social Worker for its Family Help Safeguarding Team. The role focuses on leadership, complex caseloads, and delivering trauma-informed, child-centred interventions for children subject to Child Protection Plans and PLO processes.

You will supervise colleagues, contribute to ASYE development, and support ongoing service improvement. The council promotes flexible, hybrid working and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Senior social work practitioner with leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in child protection and family safeguarding models.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, relational, and systemic practice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor newly qualified social workers and ASYE development.
• Lead practice and provide reflective supervision and guidance to the team.
• Support the Team Manager with operations, chair meetings, and quality improvement.

Job description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a Grade 11 Senior Social Worker for its Family Help Safeguarding Team. The role focuses on leadership, complex caseloads, and delivering trauma-informed, child-centred interventions for children subject to Child Protection Plans and PLO processes.

You will supervise colleagues, contribute to ASYE development, and support ongoing service improvement. The council promotes flexible, hybrid working and strong professional development opportunities.