Social worker

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £38.18 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing Locum Contract
Working Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team within a supportive local authority in Cheshire. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people with complex needs and their families.

You will manage a caseload of children and young people aged 0-18 with a diagnosed disability, working within statutory frameworks to assess, plan, and deliver targeted support. Your work will involve multi-agency collaboration, safeguarding responsibilities, and ensuring outcomes that promote the child's welfare, development, and independence.

• Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews for children with disabilities.

• Manage a varied caseload, ensuring all statutory duties are fulfilled.

• Work in partnership with families, schools, health professionals, and other agencies.

• Attend Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC) meetings.

• Prepare clear, evidence-based reports and case notes.

• Promote independence, inclusion, and person-centred planning for children and families.

• Ensure timely and appropriate safeguarding actions are taken where necessary.

• Social Work qualification (BA/BSc/MA Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).

• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).

• Previous experience working within a CWD or statutory children's team.

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989/2004 and SEND Code of Practice.

• Excellent assessment, communication, and report-writing skills.

• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).

• Competitive hourly rate of £38.18.

• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options may be considered).

• Supportive team and management.

• Ongoing contract offering stability and continuity.