Make a difference to the lives of children in Cornwall by joining our team of social workers. We are looking for passionate and committed individuals to work in various teams across the county, including Family Assessment, Child Protection, and Disabled Children & Therapy Service.
Requirements
- Previous experience working within a social care environment
- 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
Benefits
- Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE
- £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners
- Generous relocation package
- Individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning
- Excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice
- Outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall’s good practice
- Support from dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway
- Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision
- Supportive management and leadership
- Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall
- Access to a Cornwall Council lease car
- 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 Community Care Inform and Research in Practice
- Payment of your Social Work England registration fees
- Competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress
