About us
At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.
For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.
We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!
Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council
Join a team that’s compassionate, forward-thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.
About the Role:
In this job you will
1. Manage a small caseload of more complex work
2. Provide formal supervision to an identified group of staff in the team
3. Provide sound professional advice to team members and to support them in work with complex or high-risk cases or situations
4. To chair case discussions and complex reviews
5. To deputise for the Practice Manager as required with support from Locality Manager OFFICIAL
6. Identifying training needs for team members and liaising with the professional lead for social care
7. Maintaining and developing strong links with internal and external partners
This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.
About you:
You will need
- Extensive knowledge of The Care Act 2014, The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Cheshire East policies and processes
- To work alongside the Practice Manager to support quality assurance, give guidance to staff to support their decision-making and to help them to tackle challenging conversations and conflict
- Effective teamwork and excellent communication skills
- The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the team
- To be able to provide supervision, informal daily support to staff and support students when required
- To be able to support, oversee and manage high risk and safeguarding cases
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
What we offer in return:
- A competitive salary - Between £41,771 per annum - £48,072 per annum with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
- Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
- Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexitime.
- Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
- White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
- Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
- Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
- Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
- Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
- Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
- Off-Peak Racket Sports
- Athletics Tracks
- Sauna/Steam/Spa
How to apply:
We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for this role!
As an equal opportunities’ and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.
To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’ at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Mel Wilson, Practice Manager at: [email protected], they’ll be happy to hear from you!
If you would like to get in touch with us regarding this role then please remember to include the job reference number so we can assist you accurately and in a timely manner.
Once you’ve applied for the position, please keep an eye on your email inbox (including your junk and spam folders), as we’ll send any correspondence there to stay in touch with updates about your application.
Interviews are planned to take place on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.
If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren’t able to move forward with your application at this time but please don’t let this discourage you as your interest means a lot to us, as we’d truly love to hear from you again in the future!
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected]
Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated social care professional to further develop their leadership capabilities and take on a pivotal role within the Adult Social Care Community Team. We are looking for someone with current and relevant experience in adult social care, including managing complex cases and navigating competing demands with confidence. A strong understanding of Cheshire East Adult Social Care policies, procedures, and best practice is essential.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative and proactive practitioner, skilled in building effective working relationships with colleagues, partner agencies, and professionals across a multi-disciplinary landscape. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, providing support, guidance, and leadership to both managers and practitioners across Adult Social Care teams throughout Cheshire East.
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will play a key role in championing high-quality, person-centred practice. Working closely alongside the Practice Manager, you will help ensure that practice standards remain consistently high, assessments are strengths-based and outcome-focused, and interventions are proportionate, effective, and responsive to individual needs.
The role offers an excellent opportunity to influence practice quality and workforce development. You will work in partnership with Practice Managers to drive continuous improvement through quality assurance activities, reflective supervision, coaching, and informal support for staff. While a Practice Educator qualification is desirable, it is not essential. However, you will be expected to contribute to the development of the future workforce by supporting Social Work Apprentices and Social Work Students during their placements, helping them to build confidence, competence, and professional expertise.
This is an exciting chance to make a real impact on practice standards, support professional growth, and help shape excellent outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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.
