Job Description

Cheshire East Council (CEC) is looking for experienced and self-motivated Grade 9 Social Workers to join our innovative and friendly Adult Front Line Community Contact Team in the East.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Macclesfield

Job Category

Social Care

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 9

Salary Min

39,152 per annum

Salary Max

41,771 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

28/01/2026

Ref No

E3257
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.



At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.



If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.



Brighter Future



www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx





You should be able to undertake person centred and strengths-based assessments within a community setting, with the aim of improving client outcomes for the residents of Cheshire East. Additionally, this post will provide a wide range of learning and training opportunities and includes integrated working across the Health and Social Care sector. This post is an excellent opportunity to progress your career and is suitable for any experienced Social Worker.



The Contact team is a busy team where all referrals come into the Adult Social Care Teams, including safeguarding, self-neglect, carer breakdown, domestic abuse, drug and alcohol concerns and mental health issues. The Candidate must be able to manage to work autonomously and deal with pressure. They should also be considerate of the Prevent, Reduce, Enable process and work with other professionals to maintain the individuals independence and increase health and well-being. This is short term work, and the candidates need to be able to work under pressure.



The Adult Community Teams are part of the wider Care Community Partnerships with GP's, Matrons, Mental Health services, Housing and voluntary sector services as they take a collaborative approach to supporting people within its footprint. The vacancy exists in the East of the Council, so includes Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Poynton and Knutsford.



What we are looking for:


experienced, enthusiastic and keen Social Workers who have a good understanding of adult safeguarding, domestic abuse, mental capacity and Best Interest decisions making. Have some experience of working with individuals with mental health concerns or self-neglect. The candidate should be self-motivated with excellent communication skills and have the ability to work within the wider multi-disciplinary arena. Good organisational skills and time management is key to effectively managing caseloads. The candidates should be able to provide a client centred approach to care and demonstrate sound knowledge through evidence-based assessments and management of support in a variety of situations. It will be essential for the post holder to work autonomously within the Council's policies and professional practice, in addition to maintaining accurate and comprehensive client documentation.

The post holder will be based at Macclesfield, but hybrid working is available so includes working at home and there may be a necessity to travel to other bases.



Cheshire East Council operates a 'flexible and mobile' working policy.



For further information please contact Diane Cuffe, Locality Manager on 07775221695 or diane.cuffe@cheshireeast.gov.uk



Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are 'not protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk



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