Social Worker

Cheshire East; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental body in the UK is seeking high-calibre, experienced Social Workers to join their dedicated Court Team. The role involves delivering outstanding practice in care proceedings and preparing evidence-based reports for court. Candidates should be qualified Social Workers with a background in child protection and possess excellent analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £39,152 to £41,771 per annum along with enhanced annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

White goods salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced public pension

Qualifications

• Experience in court work or statutory child protection services.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Ability to present clear, evidence-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Court Team to deliver outstanding practice in care proceedings.
• Prepare high-quality, evidence-based reports and statements for court hearings.
• Manage complex cases with professionalism and resilience.

Skills

Child protection experience

Analytical skills

Report-writing skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Want to make a real difference in children’s lives? At Cheshire East Council, we have a dedicated Court Team, and we are looking for high-calibre, experienced Social Workers to join us on our journey in achieving excellent outcomes for our children through timely and effective care proceedings. The team is busy and fast-paced, and this role will suit those with experience in court work or statutory child protection services. The position requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work autonomously under pressure, and a commitment to delivering high-quality practice.

About us

At Cheshire East Council we are resident, and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.

For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.

We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too!

Join us on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care at Cheshire East Council

We’re on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care and we’d love for you to be part of it. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that’s passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Everything we do is about putting them first, helping them grow, thrive and reach their full potential so they can build brighter futures.

If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Come and join us in shaping positive change for our young people.

About the role

• Work within the Court Team to deliver outstanding practice in care proceedings and achieve permanence for children.
• Prepare high-quality, evidence-based reports and statements for court hearings.
• Undertake direct work with children and families, ensuring their voices are heard in decision‑making.
• Collaborate with legal professionals, social care colleagues, and partner agencies to ensure robust care planning.
• Manage complex cases with professionalism and resilience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Benefit from reflective supervision, manageable caseloads, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in the role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.

About you

• You’ll be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• You’ll have experience in child protection and care proceedings, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation.
• You’ll demonstrate excellent analytical and report‑writing skills, with the ability to present clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• You’ll be confident in working under pressure and managing competing priorities effectively.
• You’ll be compassionate, organised, and driven to achieve positive outcomes for children.
• You’ll have the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

What we offer in return

• A competitive salary – Between £39,152 per annum – £41,771 per annum (CEC NJC – Grade 9) with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
• Enhanced annual leave – Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service.
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Flexible working pattern – Enjoy a 37‑hour standard full‑time work week with the added perks of flexitime and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work‑life balance just got a whole lot better!
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme – Drive green and save green! Lease a brand‑new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three‑year lease.
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme – Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big‑ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary.
• Enhanced public pension – Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay.

How to apply

We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for this role! To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’ at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Daniel Jones at: [e-mail], they will be happy to hear from you! Please remember to include the job reference so we know which role you are interested in.

We wish you all the best in your application and if you run into any technical issues, our friendly team are here to help at: [e-mail].