2 jobs found in Stoke-on-Trent

Cheshire East Council Location: Hybrid – Base at Macclesfield Town Hall Team: Children’s Social Care (Child in Need & Child Protection) Role Purpose Cheshire East Council is seeking an experienced and committed Social Worker to join our Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) team. The role involves working with children, young people, and families to assess needs, reduce risk, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children across the borough. You will hold a complex caseload of CIN and CP cases, working within statutory frameworks to deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work practice. Key Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive assessments under Section 17 (Children in Need) and Section 47 (Child Protection) of the Children Act 1989 Manage a caseload of CIN and CP cases, ensuring timely intervention and robust planning Develop and implement child protection plans and care plans in line with statutory guidance Work closely with...

Organisation: Cheshire East Council (or relevant authority) Location: Base at Wyvern House with hybrid working arrangements Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (4:30pm finish on Fridays) Rate: Capped agency rate (as agreed) Role Purpose An experienced and qualified Senior Social Worker is required to join the i-ART (Integrated Access and Referral Team) Front Door service. This is a fast-paced safeguarding and decision-making environment, acting as the first point of contact for children’s social care referrals. The successful candidate will be responsible for screening, assessing, and triaging contacts and referrals to ensure appropriate and timely safeguarding responses in line with statutory guidance and local procedures. Key Responsibilities Work within the i-ART Front Door team to screen, triage, and assess referrals to children’s social care Make timely and informed threshold decisions in line with safeguarding procedures and statutory guidance Undertake...