Children's Social Worker

Children's Social Worker

Children's Social Worker

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic social workers to join our teams across Cheshire East, who want to make a difference to the lives of children and their families. Applications are invited from qualified social workers who are registered or awaiting registration with Social Work.

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose,





a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.

Brighter Future

www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx

Our Social Workers are essential in supporting Cheshire East's vulnerable children, from pre-birth to age 18. We have teams across Cheshire East where we are able to match families with your expertise and chosen patch, encompassing areas like Crewe, Macclesfield, Knutsford and Holmes Chapel.

We prioritise flexibility,





offering various work locations and hotdesking opportunities to facilitate collaboration with safeguarding teams and services and to ensure that we build strong connections.

Relationships at the heart of what we do in Cheshire East and understand the importance of building relationships providing consistent support. Our teams include ASYEs, experienced social workers, family support workers and an Advanced Practitioner, alongside a team manager.

A full driving license and access to a car are essential due to Cheshire East's rural nature.

We pride ourselves on creating an environment that encourages and embraces a culture of continuous learning, encouraging your professional growth and contributions to your peers.





Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in Cheshire East. #TOGETHER FOR SOCIAL WORK.

Pay scales range from grade 8 to grade 10 for this role depending on experience.

Grade 8 - £33,024 - £36,648 - Newly Qualified

Grade 9 - £36,648 - £39,186- 2 years post qualification

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact [email protected]

Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are ‘not protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore,





disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.

Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.

For any technical enquiries please email [email protected]

Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.

▶️ Children's Social Worker
🖊️ Cheshire East Council
📍 Middlewich