Social Worker
Social Worker
Teams: Family Help, Family Help Safeguarding and Children in Care Teams
Locations: Ellesmere Port, Chester and Winsford
Your ASYE is complete. Now take the next step in a career that changes lives.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking dedicated and ambitious Social Workers who have successfully completed their ASYE and are ready to further develop their expertise within Children's Social Care.
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.
This is an opportunity to join a service that is committed to delivering high-quality practice and achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families. Whether you join our Family Help, Family Help Safeguarding or Permanency Teams, you will play a key role in supporting children through some of the most important moments of their lives.
We know that social work is about more than processes and administration. It is about building trusting relationships, understanding lived experiences and helping families create sustainable change. We are looking for social workers who genuinely care, who are motivated by making a difference and who want to be part of a team that shares those values.
Through the Families First Partnership Programme, we are transforming the way services are delivered, creating stronger links between early help, safeguarding and partner agencies to provide coordinated support to families when they need it most.
You'll be joining a council where:
- Practice is child-centred and relationship-based.
- Managers are visible, supportive and approachable.
- Supervision is meaningful and reflective.
- Professional development is actively encouraged.
- Staff are trusted and empowered to make a difference.
We have embraced AI innovation through Magic Notes, helping practitioners spend more time with children and families and less time on administration. This investment reflects our commitment to creating the conditions for social workers to do what they do best.
Many of our senior social workers, managers and leaders have progressed internally and we are proud of the opportunities available for those looking to further their careers.
What we offer
- Flexible hybrid working
- Strong management support
- High-quality supervision
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
- Trauma-informed and systemic practice model
- Bright modern offices across the borough
- Free parking
- Social Work England registration paid
- Up to 16 days flexi leave in addition to annual leave
- Clear career progression opportunities
Salary: Grade 9 SCP 27-31 (£39,481 - £43,149)
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Jennifer Cragg on 0151 337 6323.
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children. It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children, or both).
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
Candidates may use AI tools to support proofreading, editing and presentation. However, all application materials should represent the candidate's own experience, perspectives and thinking. We are seeking original and authentic responses, and applicants should ensure that any submission reflects their own analysis, judgement and vision for the role. No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
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Salary range
- £39,481 - £43,149 per year