Overview
Make a difference – Children’s Social Work in Cornwall. We are looking for a Social Worker to join the Gweres Tus Yowynk (GTY - Helping Young People) service. Our specialist multi-agency adolescent service supports young people in staying at home and/or with their extended family. The team comprises Social Workers, Targeted Youth Workers, Youth Justice Service Officers, and Functional Family Therapists. You will engage in a range of statutory social work, conduct social work assessments, and manage a caseload. The role involves delivering high-quality interventions and intensive support, often to families near crisis, to prevent family breakdown and enable young people to stay within their family or wider network where appropriate. This role is focused on improving outcomes for children and adolescents through multi-agency collaboration.
We value humane, relationship-based practice centered on the child’s lived experience. This is a public/customer-facing role with the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers. The position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
For more information about social work careers in Cornwall, see the Work in Adults or Children’s Social Care pages on Cornwall Council.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England and will have:
* Experience working within a social care environment
* A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children
* High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals
* Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children’s social work, with evidence of applying learning to practice
* Skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans
If your experience is in another sector (e.g., Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), Cornwall Council provides a supported induction period to transition into children and families social work.
Please note: Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) may be eligible to access Cornwall’s ASYE programme; adverts for NQSW roles are advertised separately.
Please read the role profile for full details of this role attached in this advert.
What You’ll Get In Return
Cornwall Council aims to be an employer of choice and offers a reward and benefits package, with flexible working options. We support ongoing professional development and offer career progression opportunities, including advancing to advanced practitioner roles or moving into front-line management, both with corresponding pay. We provide a core curriculum and career pathway to develop knowledge and skills for effective intervention with children and families.
Cornwall is a desirable place to live and work. We are committed to staff wellbeing and work/life balance and strong leadership support.
Benefits include:
* Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers new to Cornwall with ASYE completed
* £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners
* Relocation assistance
* Personalised induction and a high-quality evidence-based learning and development program
* Career and qualification pathway recognised by Ofsted
* Support from Practice Educators and regular supervision
* Supportive management and leadership
* Temporary accommodation assistance if relocating to Cornwall
* Access to a Cornwall Council lease car
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rises with service)
* Flexible working options, including part-time and homeworking
* Access to Community Care Inform and Research in Practice
* Payment of Social Work England registration fees
* Competitive starting salary with opportunities to increase pay with progression
Additional Information
The full role profile is attached: Role Profile (Grade 3 Social Worker), Role Profile (Grade 4 Experienced Social Worker), Role Profile (Grade 4 Advanced Social Worker). For more information or an informal chat, please contact Simon Moss on 07483 166902. Cornwall Council does not offer visa sponsorship or transfer for this role.
Application Process
Please attach a supporting statement to your application. You can add Education & Qualifications details manually or upload your CV. Demonstrate suitability against each point marked as ‘Application’ on the Role Profile with examples from your experience or transferable skills.
Applications cannot be edited after submission; contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk if you require assistance.
About Us
Cornwall Council delivers services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors annually. We offer flexible working options and are committed to fairness and inclusion. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer and will assess applicants on merit. We are committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to ensure staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk.
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