Social Worker - Supporting Independence Team

TN United Kingdom; Winsford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Supporting Independence Team in Winsford. This role is crucial in supporting children and young people in care, emphasizing high-quality Pathway Planning and collaboration with families and partner agencies. The ideal candidate will possess a professional social work qualification and a passion for nurturing and supporting young individuals through their transition into adulthood. The organization values teamwork, innovation, and personal development, offering flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment to thrive in your career.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for progression

High-quality supervision

Free parking

Payment of Social Work England registration

Relocation allowances

Qualifications

• Professional social work qualification is essential for this post.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Pathway Planning for children in care.
• Develop positive relationships and effective Care and Permanency planning.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Trauma-Informed Practice

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Professional Social Work Qualification

Job description

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Social Worker - Supporting Independence Team, Winsford

Client:

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location:

Winsford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

5e0122ba7432

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated, reflective, and experienced practitioner to join the Supporting Independence Team (formerly Leaving Care Team) based at The Portal, Ellesmere Port. You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to working collaboratively. A professional social work qualification is essential for this post.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is committed to enabling everyone to Thrive through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment.

The post holder will be an integral part of our Children’s Social Care Permanence Hub and will demonstrate a commitment to children and young people in care, providing high-quality Pathway Planning to support their transition into adulthood. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of children and young people in care, develop positive relationships, and emphasize effective Care and Permanency planning.

Our role as Corporate Parents is both a privilege and a responsibility. Candidates should be passionate about providing care, nurture, and support. Our practice model, Our Ways of Working, is rooted in trauma-informed practice, offering opportunities for bespoke trauma-informed and motivational interviewing training to ensure high-quality care and planning for our young people.

Our Children's Social Care workforce is dedicated to improving outcomes for children, providing consistent, high-quality services, and fostering strong partnerships. We promote shared learning and development, encouraging active participation in service improvement.

We have embedded ‘Our Way of Working’ with multi-agency partners to enhance collaboration and a unified approach, using Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Practice. You will be supported to work creatively in planning and decision-making with children, families, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and focus on prevention.

Please see the Job Description / Person Specification for more details.

Our social workers report feeling supported, part of a team, and having access to excellent training. Managers are approachable, compassionate, and value their staff. We support creativity and strive for excellence, with many senior staff progressing within the organization.

We offer:

• Excellent work-life balance, flexible and remote working arrangements
• Modern, recently refurbished office environments
• Opportunities for progression and development
• Up to 10 days of ‘flexi time’ per year, plus annual leave
• High-quality supervision and reflective practice
• Free parking at all office locations
• Payment of Social Work England registration
• Relocation allowances in some circumstances

We are committed to flexible, agile working to support work-life balance. The COVID pandemic has accelerated our adoption of remote working, allowing for a hybrid approach that combines office and remote work. Our leadership team is experienced and dedicated to improving children’s outcomes across Cheshire West and Chester.