Cheshire East - PART TIME - CP / CIN Team

Cheshire East Council is currently seeking an experienced PART TIME Social Worker to support their Child Protection / Child in Need Team.

Location: Market Place, Macclesfield
Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Notes :The role will be 3 days a week with the expectation of being office based at least 2 of the 3 days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Holding a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans and Children in Need
• Undertaking Initial Assessments
• Undertaking Core Assessments
• Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries
• Undertaking Pre-Birth Assessments
• Undertaking Parenting Assessments
• Undertaking assessments
• Undertaking Risk Assessments
• Completion of Section 7 reports requested by Family Courts
• Completion of Section 37 reports requested by Family Courts
• Providing Section 17 support to families and children in need
• Carrying out home visits for monitoring purposes/ to promote the welfare of and to safeguard the children
• Liaising/ Working close with partnership agencies to support the families and meet the children/ young people's needs
• Producing Initial Child Protection Conference reports
• Convening and chairing Core Group Meetings
• Initiating and implementing Child Protection Plans
• Initiating Care Proceedings
• Completion of Care Proceedings
• Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders
• Organising/managing packages of care
• Preparing and presenting case conference reports
• Completing/reviewing/implementing CIN plans
• Chairing Children in Need meetings
• Attending court and giving evidence when required

Essential Requirements:

• Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
• Social Work England Registration
• Driving license and access to own vehicle

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
• Bonus for finding your own job
• Twice weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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