Social Worker - Family Help Service Team in Chester, Cheshire

Job Title: Social Worker – Family Help Service Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Chester, UK
Salary: £39.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker within the Family Help Service Team in Chester, earning £39.00 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, making it ideal for an experienced and motivated Social Worker looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people, and families. Working within the Family Help Safeguarding Team, you will undertake assessments, manage complex caseloads, and deliver evidence-informed interventions while promoting positive and sustainable outcomes through strong multi-agency collaboration.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Enjoy the flexibility to choose a working pattern that supports your lifestyle and work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £39.00 per hour, providing excellent financial reward and flexibility.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing learning opportunities to enhance your skills and support career progression.
• Rewarding Work Environment: Play a key role in improving outcomes for children and families within the local community.
• Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative team that values partnership working, empathy, and professional excellence.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a combination of office-based working, home working, and community visits across the borough.

What you will do

• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload of children, young people, and families requiring support and intervention.
• Assessment: Undertake comprehensive assessments to identify needs, risks, strengths, and protective factors.
• Care Planning: Develop and implement effective plans that support positive outcomes for children and families.
• Multi-Agency Coordination: Chair multi-agency meetings and coordinate support services to ensure timely and effective interventions.
• Safeguarding: Contribute to safeguarding processes, child protection planning, and interventions where necessary.
• Court Work: Prepare reports and contribute to court proceedings where required.
• Family Support: Build effective relationships with children and families to promote engagement, resilience, and positive change.
• Partnership Working: Collaborate closely with education, health services, police, and other partner agencies.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience: Minimum of three years' post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care.
• Safeguarding Expertise: Strong background in safeguarding, child protection, and family support services.
• Assessment Skills: Experience conducting complex assessments, care planning, and risk management.
• Practice Knowledge: Commitment to relationship-based and trauma-informed practice.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Mentoring Skills: Experience supporting or guiding less experienced practitioners is desirable.

Why Chester

Chester is one of the UK's most attractive and historic cities, offering a unique blend of heritage, culture, and modern living. From its famous Roman walls and picturesque riverside setting to its vibrant shopping, dining, and leisure scene, Chester provides an exceptional quality of life. With excellent transport links, welcoming communities, and beautiful surrounding countryside, it is a fantastic place to build your career while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle.

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