Social Worker£39 per hour • Hybrid Working • MacclesfieldSocial Worker - Child Protection We're looking for a Social Worker to join the Child Protection team at Cheshire East Council. This Social Worker role offers flexible working, a supportive team environment, and the chance to work in a service focused on improving outcomes for children and families while managing caseloads effectively.If you're a Social Worker who thrives in fast-paced frontline work and wants to make a real difference, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and supportive team. Job Summary As a Social Worker in the Child Protection team, you'll manage complex cases, carry out assessments, and deliver child-focused care plans. You'll work with children, families, and carers, collaborating with multi-agency partners, and take action to protect children when needed. This Social Worker role also involves contributing to service improvements and attending court or multi-agency meetings as required. What You'll Be Doing
* Managing and monitoring a caseload of complex cases
* Producing purposeful care plans with clear objectives and outcomes
* Investigating cases of significant harm and producing written/verbal reports
* Planning and delivering interventions to meet the needs of children and families
* Attending court and presenting evidence where required
* Chairing multi-agency meetings such as Children in Need, core groups, and diversionary meetings
* Taking decisions and actions on casework in line with child protection procedures
* Contributing to service development projects and implementing improvements
What We're Looking For
* Social Work England (SWE) registered
* Minimum 1 year post-qualifying UK experience in Social Work
* Enhanced DBS (can be arranged)
* Right to work in the UK
Why This Role?
* £39 per hour
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Free onsite parking
* Supportive team with regular supervision
* Opportunities for career progression and training
* Work in a service implementing a systemic approach to reduce caseloads and improve outcomes
Why Ackerman Pierce?
* Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout
* Quick and easy compliance process
* Weekly, reliable payroll
* Access to exclusive Social Worker roles
Apply Now If you're a Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in Child Protection in Cheshire, contact George Willett or email your CV today.