Make a Real Impact - Supervising Social Worker (Children & Families / Connected People's Team) Cheshire West and Chester Council | Ellesmere Port | Up to £38.99 per hour (Umbrella)
Cheshire West and Chester Council is recruiting a committed, resilient and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their Connected People's Fostering Team, based at The Portal, Ellesmere Port, on a locum basis.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled practitioner who thrives in court-directed work and is passionate about supporting children to remain within their family and friendship networks. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, timely assessments while keeping children's safety, permanence and wellbeing at the heart of your practice.
The Role
Working as an integral member of the Connected People's (Family & Friends) Team
Undertaking detailed assessments of family and friends carers, including Special Guardians
Completing robust, court-directed assessments within required timescales
Contributing to care proceedings and permanence planning for children
Providing professional supervision and support to connected carers
Ensuring all assessments and reports are clear, analytical and evidence-based
Travel may be required, including out-of-county visits and occasional overnight stays
What You'll Need
Qualified Social Worker with relevant post-qualified experience
Strong background in Connected People / Family & Friends / Fostering or Permanence work
Sound understanding of court processes, care proceedings and permanence options
Ability to produce high-quality assessments under court timescales
Resilient, organised and confident working autonomously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility to travel as required
Why Locums Choose Cheshire West & Chester
Competitive pay up to £38.99 per hour (umbrella)
Supportive and established Connected People's service
Meaningful, specialist role focused on permanence and stability for children
Professional, well-structured team environment
Opportunity to make a real difference in a well-regarded local authority
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