Make a Real Impact - Supervising Social Worker (Children and Families / Connected People''s Team) Cheshire West and Chester Council Ellesmere Port Up to 38.99 per hour (Umbrella)Cheshire West and Chester Council is recruiting a committed, resilient and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their Connected People''s Fostering Team, based at The Portal, Ellesmere Port, on a locum basis.This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled practitioner who thrives in court-directed work and is passionate about supporting children to remain within their family and friendship networks. You''ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, timely assessments while keeping children''s safety, permanence and wellbeing at the heart of your practice.The RoleWorking as an integral member of the Connected People''s (Family and Friends) TeamUndertaking detailed assessments of family and friends carers, including Special GuardiansCompleting robust, court-directed assessments within required timescalesContributing to care proceedings and permanence planning for childrenProviding professional supervision and support to connected carersEnsuring all assessments and reports are clear, analytical and evidence-basedTravel may be required, including out-of-county visits and occasional overnight staysWhat You''ll NeedQualified Social Worker with relevant post-qualified experienceStrong background in Connected People / Family and Friends / Fostering or Permanence workSound understanding of court ..... full job details .....