Childrens Social Worker
Listed on 2026-10-29
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Child Protection
Children's Social Worker - Court Team Crewe, Cheshire East
£39.00 per hour Umbrella | Temporary Agency Contract
Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the dedicated Court Team at Cheshire East Council. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist court-focused team managing a low caseload of approximately 5-6 care proceedings cases, allowing you to focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and families throughout the court process.
What's on Offer?£39.00 per hour Umbrella (£30.46 PAYE)
Dedicated Team Manager and Service Manager support Family Support Worker attached to the team Manageable caseload of 5-6 court cases Specialist court-focused role Supportive and experienced team environment
Key Responsibilities- Manage children subject to care proceedings from start to conclusion.
- Complete court reports, assessments, statements and care plans.
- Attend court hearings and provide professional evidence when required.
- Work closely with legal teams and partner agencies.
- Ensure all work is completed within statutory and court-directed timescales.
- Safeguard children and promote positive long-term outcomes.
- Social Work Degree, Diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Current Social Work England registration.
- Experience with in Children's Social Care.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and care proceedings.
- Excellent assessment, report writing and court work skills.
- This role would suit Social Workers with experience in Court Teams, Child Protection, Safeguarding, CIN or Looked After Children services.
Dedicated consultant throughout your placement. Fast and reliable payroll service. Nationwide Social Work opportunities. Ongoing compliance and recruitment support.
Benefits- £200 Candidate Referral Bonus available for successful Social Worker referrals.
- £150 Sign-Up Bonus available for new candidates.
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