Senior Practice Lead - Grade 11

Senior Practice Lead (Grade 11) - Children's Services

Chester / Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West

Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00

Up to £40/hour (Umbrella)

Overview

We're hiring. Are you an experienced social work professional looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a Senior Practice Lead (Grade 11) to join a supportive and high-performing team in Cheshire West.

About the Role

You'll provide professional expertise and support to children's social workers and other professionals working with:

• Children in Need
• Child Protection
• Pre-Proceedings & Care Proceedings

You will also:

• Supervise and mentor family support workers and social work staff
• Manage a small complex caseload
• Promote evidence-based practice using tools like Research in Practice & C4EO
• Support professional development across the team
• Maintain high-quality case work in line with Cheshire West's standards

What You'll Need

• Minimum 5 years post-qualified experience
• Strong background in Duty/Assessment, CIN & CP/Legal work
• Social Work England registration
• Recent references
• Ability to work honestly and collaboratively with families and partner agencies

What happens now?

If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Apply on the post below.

Feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues or friends who might be interested in applying.

We look forward to hearing from you!