Social Worker - Cheshire East - Child Protection Team - £41Ph

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/remote working

Work-life balance

Long term contracts

Supportive management

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team in Cheshire East, offering an opportunity to apply your expertise within a supportive network.

You will manage a caseload of around 10-12 families, complete single assessments, attend court, and collaborate with professionals under safeguarding procedures. The role provides a comprehensive induction, flexible/remote working options, long term contracts, and a competitive hourly rate of £41.

Qualifications

• Must be Social Work England registered.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with professionals across services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding legislation.
• Work with children on the child protection register, looked after children and children in need.
• Attend court and contribute to Public Law Outline (PLO).
• Conduct single assessments and chair child protection meetings and conferences.

Education

Social Work England Registration

Right to work in UK

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team - Cheshire East - £41 per hour

An experienced Social Worker is required to join a Safeguarding Team based in Cheshire East. You will have the opportunity to put your previous experience to good use whilst being surrounded by a strong supportive network of experienced Social Workers and managers.You will have a caseload of around 10-12 Families and as a worker you will be provided with a comprehensive induction, training, help and advice to enable you to reach your full potential.

Benefits of this Social Worker role include:

• Effective induction


• Caseload of 10-12 Families


• Excellent rate of pay


• Reflective supervision


• Long term contracts available


• Clearly defined practice standards and managers standards


• Effective and supportive management


• The right technology to undertake your role


• Efficient 'work-life balance' is encouraged


• Flexible/remote working

Responsibilities of this Social Worker role include:

• Liaising with other professionals


• Knowledge of relevant legislation


• Working with children on the child protection register, looked after children and children in need


• Attending court


• Working with Public Law Outline (PLO)


• Single assessments


• Chairing child protection conferences


• Child protection meetings


• Case conferences

Essential requirements of this Social Worker role include:

• Social Work England Registered


• Eligible to work in the UK


• A full UK license holder