Social Worker Neston and Chester South Community Team

Cheshire West and Chester Council; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Ellesmere Port is seeking part-time Social Workers to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving outcomes for adults in a supportive environment that promotes wellbeing and career growth. Responsibilities include engaging with individuals during safeguarding processes and developing solutions aligned with the Care Act. This hybrid role offers generous benefits, including career development opportunities and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlements

Discounts on shopping and holidays

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Must have knowledge of safeguarding legislation.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients, families, and carers during safeguarding processes.
• Develop creative solutions to meet client outcomes.
• Work towards timely resolution of safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Effective communication skills with clients and colleagues

Resilience and positive attitude towards change

Knowledge of social work policies

Education

CQSW/CSS/Diploma/Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Social Work England Registration

Job description

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Client:

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location:

Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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27

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and investing in a number of roles across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution-focused team.

There are opportunities for part-time social workers in our Chester South and Neston Team.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

Are you a Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, seeking your next challenge? Are you passionate about improving outcomes for adults and looking for a supportive work environment that promotes wellbeing and career development? Then consider joining us.

Our safeguarding team manages all professional safeguarding across adult social care, focusing on the individual’s outcomes and applying professional curiosity to evaluate information objectively.

We provide high-quality, person-centred social care, supporting individuals to improve their lives daily with the dedication of our talented teams.

If you share our values and commitment, you are our ideal candidate.

We seek dedicated, motivated team players to support adults in line with the Care Act, developing creative solutions to meet their outcomes.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work in a forward-thinking council with shared values
• Engage with individuals, families, and carers during safeguarding processes
• Ensure clients are connected to necessary support services
• Receive support from proactive management
• Enhance your legal literacy and collaborate with legal support services
• Develop your career through training and professional registration support

You will need:

• CQSW/CSS/Diploma/Degree in Social Work or equivalent (Essential)
• Social Work England Registration (Essential)
• Enhanced DBS check, including Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists (Essential)
• Knowledge of social work policies and recent service developments
• Effective communication skills with clients and colleagues
• Resilience and positive attitude towards change
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary working and safeguarding legislation

You will be:

• Allocated to safeguarding concerns, working towards timely resolution and documentation
• Developing effective relationships with health and voluntary sector professionals
• Communicating effectively with adults at risk and their families, following Making Safeguarding Personal principles
• Well-versed in enquiries, the Care Act, and safeguarding policies

This is a hybrid role, combining office work across various locations with the option to work from home where appropriate. Benefits include discounts on shopping, holidays, entertainment, medical treatments, and schemes for cars and bikes. We offer generous holiday entitlements, a pension scheme, career development opportunities, recognition rewards, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this advert if sufficient applications are received.