Social Worker

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 SummaryAs 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 NowIf you're a Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in Child Protection in Cheshire, contact George Willett or email your CV today.