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Cheshire

Social Work jobs in Chester.

Local authorities continue to run high vacancy rates in children's services, adult safeguarding, mental health and hospital discharge teams. Actionus places Social Work England registered social workers into locum, fixed-term and permanent roles across councils and health partners.

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New Chester vacancies are released regularly and many are filled before they are advertised. Register your details and we'll contact you privately when a matching social work role opens in Cheshire.

Hiring in Chester

What the Chester market looks like.

Chester sits close to the Welsh border and the Wirral, so candidates regularly work across English and Welsh systems from the same base. Registration and payroll differences between the two are worth checking before accepting cross-border bookings.

Major employers in Cheshire

  • —Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Cheshire West and Chester Council adult social care

Also covering

Ellesmere Port · Wrexham · Runcorn · Northwich · Liverpool · Warrington

Typical settings

  • Local authority children's services
  • Adult social care teams
  • Hospital discharge teams
  • Mental health and AMHP services

Common specialities

  • Children and families
  • Safeguarding
  • Adults
  • Mental health / AMHP
  • Fostering and adoption
  • Hospital discharge

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Questions

Social Work work in Chester, answered.

What social work jobs are available in Chester?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent social work roles across Chester and the wider Cheshire area, including local authority children's services, adult social care teams, hospital discharge teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire social workers in Chester?
Actionus works with social care employers across Chester and the wider Cheshire area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring social workers.
What registration do I need to work as a social work professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Chester?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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