Job Description:
Principal Social Worker – Child Protection
Location: Truro, Mid Cornwall
Contract: 12 weeks initially (potential extension)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:45am–5:15pm
Start: ASAP until 8th March
We are seeking an experienced Principal Social Worker to support a busy Child Protection Team in Mid Cornwall. The role involves delivering high-quality statutory social work, contributing to safeguarding practice, and providing professional leadership within the team.
Role Overview
1. Lead on Child in Need, Child Protection and Child in Care work.
2. Complete Section 47 enquiries, assessments and reports.
3. Chair meetings and support management with decision-making.
4. Undertake home visits and direct work with children.
5. Provide supervision to staff and deputise for the Team Manager.
6. Participate in duty as required.
Requirements
7. Qualified and registered Social Worker.
8. Strong frontline statutory experience.
9. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a management structure.
10. Access to own transport for travel across Cornwall.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a committed service within a supportive environment.
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