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 DoingManaging and monitoring a caseload of complex casesProducing purposeful care plans with clear objectives and outcomesInvestigating cases of significant harm and producing written/verbal reportsPlanning and delivering interventions to meet the needs of children and familiesAttending court and presenting evidence where requiredChairing multi-agency meetings such as Children in Need, core groups, and diversionary meetingsTaking decisions and actions on casework in line with child ..... full job details .....