Principal Social Worker (Children's)

A rare opportunity for genuine career progression without moving into management in Cornwall's children's social work service. The Principal Social Worker role offers a Team Manager salary while keeping you at the heart of direct practice.

Requirements

• Recognised social work qualification and Social Work England registration
• 60 Master's level post qualifying credits (with support towards a further 60 academic credits)
• At least 5 years post qualification experience in children's social work
• Strong practice expertise grounded in evidence informed approaches
• A passion for relationship based practice and developing others
• Excellent reflective skills, with the ability to lead and influence practice and develop others

Benefits

• Competitive salary equivalent to Team Manager level
• £4,000 welcome bonus
• Generous relocation package
• Lease car scheme
• Flexible working options
• 26 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• High quality supervision and a culture of professional curiosity
• Excellent learning and development offer
• Practice Educator support from our dedicated team
• Access to Community Care Inform and Research in Practice
• Payment of Social Work England registration fees