Description About the Role As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering strength‑based, person‑centred practice that empowers the people we support to live fulfilled, independent, and self‑directed lives. In this role, you will: Work directly with young people (typically aged 16–25) and their families to undertake holistic, outcome‑focused assessments. Develop strengths‑based support plans that promote wellbeing, independence, and personalised life opportunities. Build effective relationships with partner agencies including education, health, care providers, and community organisations. Provide clear professional analysis and recommendations in line with the Care Act 2014 and related legislation. Manage a varied caseload, ensuring timely responses and high‑quality social work practice. Support young people to access opportunities in employment, education, independent living, and community participation. Promote safeguarding, identify risks, and contribute to the safety and protection of vulnerable young adults. Contribute to a learning culture within the service and uphold the values of Cornwall Council. About You We’re looking for someone who is: A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. Skilled in delivering person‑centred, strengths‑based interventions. Passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, or other complex needs. Confident working within a multi‑agency environment. Able to communicate effectively with young people, families, and professionals. Skilled in analysis, decision‑making, and recording to a high professional standard. Committed to promoting independence, choice, inclusion, and empowerment. Organised, reflective, and proactive in managing caseload demands. Please note: If you have qualified as a Social Worker within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall’s ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. We are also able to consider experienced social workers who have taken a career break of between two and ten years, where their SWE registration has expired. For this route, please contact PSWpracticeeducation@cornwall.gov.uk Please read the role profiles for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you’ll get in return: Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you seek continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the people you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. We prioritise the wellbeing of our staff and recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as clear leadership and support in the workplace. Cornwall’s location and landscape offers unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: A competitive starting salary, and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress A generous relocation package Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE Induction designed to meet your specific needs and learning A developing career and qualification pathway that will support your progression. Dedicated Practice Educators Regular case and reflective supervision An ambitious new management and leadership 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. Additional Information: Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role. The full role profile is attached here: Grade 3 Grade 4 We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview. For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Kate.Dilworth@Cornwall.gov.uk Application Process Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as ‘Application’ on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process. Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, so please contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk if you have any queries or require assistance with your application. Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.