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Cornwall Council
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall "Senior leaders and politicians are relentless in their drive to continue to improve the lives of Cornwall's children and families". "Staff's care, commitment and child focussed approach shine through when they talk about their work. This positive working environment helps to foster a culture in which an enthusiasm and commitment to do the best for children is found at all levels in the organisation." Ofsted, July 2024 The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Further information about our social work careers can be found on our website The Role: We have opportunities for passionate, committed Social Workers across Cornwall in both full and part time roles. We have opportunities available within: Family Assessment Service Teams - Positions available across the County Child Protection - Positions available across the County Disabled Children & Therapy Service - Positions available across the County Multi Agency Referral Unit (MARU) - based in Truro Children In Care Team - Positions available across the County Gweres Teyluyow - Mid Cornwall Teylu (Pre Birth) - Mid Cornwall 16+ and Seperated Children Seeking Asylum Service - Positions available across the County Further information about our teams is available here. Please let us know in your application if you are seeking full/part time roles and which teams you are most interested in. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Previous 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, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. Please note: If you have qualified 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. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert. What you'll get in return: We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: 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 A generous relocation package An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Support from our 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. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress
Cornwall Council
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Progress Your Career. Stay in Practice. Lead Without Leaving What You Love. A rare opportunity for genuine career progression without moving into management - our Principal Social Worker role offers a Team Manager salary while keeping you at the heart of direct practice. The Service and Team Cornwall isn't just a fantastic place to live - it's an inspiring place to grow your social work career. Fresh from our 'Good with Outstanding features' Ofsted judgement (July 2024), we're a service on the rise: ambitious, bold and focused on delivering real impact for children and families. Our transformed Family Help model brings together the best of Early Help and Child in Need practice, codesigned with practitioners to deliver more effective, truly child centred support. We're investing where it counts: our specialist Parent Assess team delivers high quality inhouse assessments, and every Family Help Team is strengthened by an Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Support Advisor and dedicated clinical psychology input, ensuring a confident response to domestic abuse and complex needs. We champion meaningful family participation through Family Group Conferencing, Family Led Meetings and consistent use of genograms and ecomaps. Families also benefit from our award winning Family Information Service, a strengthened parenting offer and one of the best care leaver services in the country. Ofsted recognised the strength of our culture and approach: "Senior leaders and politicians are relentless in their drive to continue to improve the lives of Cornwall's children and families Staff's care, commitment and child focused approach shine through." - Ofsted, July 2024. Cornwall offers forward thinking social work in a place where wellbeing comes first. With stunning coastlines, strong communities and a culture that values balance and professional pride, this is a service where practitioners thrive - and where your leadership will shape the future of children's services. The Role Research (CCInform 2026) shows that many social workers feel their only progression route is through management with few senior opportunities for those who want to remain in direct practice. Our Principal Social Worker role changes that. This is a specialist practice leadership position, paid at Team Manager level, designed for experienced practitioners who want to influence practice quality while staying close to children, families and frontline work. As a Principal Social Worker, you will hold a small caseload of direct work, deputise for your Team Manager, and play a key role in developing the skills, confidence and professional curiosity of your team. You'll be supported by a comprehensive core learning offer and a clear qualification and career pathway, giving you the structure and space to continue developing your expertise. We value continuous learning and recognise its impact on outcomes - with progression and rewards that reflect your contribution. Roles are available in teams across the county, including Family Help, Children in Care, Kinship, Family Plus, and the Disabled Children & Therapy Service. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What You'll Need to Succeed: A 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 We welcome applications from experienced registered practitioners returning to social work. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert. What We Offer We recognise the difference you make - and we support you every step of the way. Competitive salary equivalent to Team Manager level £4,000 welcome bonus and generous relocation package (eligibility applies) Lease car scheme Flexible working options, including hybrid and part time 26 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays High quality supervision and a culture of professional curiosity Our 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
Cornwall Council
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Newly Qualified Social Worker (Children's) Make a difference - Children Social Work in Cornwall "Senior leaders and politicians are relentless in their drive to continue to improve the lives of Cornwall's children and families". Staff's care, commitment and child focussed approach shine through when they talk about their work. This positive working environment helps to foster a culture in which an enthusiasm and commitment to do the best for children is found at all levels in the organisation." Ofsted, July 2024 The Service & Team: We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you are committed to continuing professional development, and you believe in compassionate, relationship-based social work with children and families, we offer a fantastic opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service, in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The Role: The Department for Education (DfE) ASYE Programme is a one year, employer led induction programme which provides support and assessment to NQSWs working with children and families during their first year of employment as part of a continuing professional development program. A tailored yearlong induction in a frontline team The support of a dedicated practice educator and a learning buddy A tailored learning plan reviewed throughout the year An outstanding core curriculum of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. Bespoke practice workshops with NQSW colleagues across the service Monthly ASYE peer support meetings A protected and gradually increasing caseload Regular reflective supervision This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: To apply you must have qualified with a Social Work Degree within the last two years and Social Work England registration is essential. The nature of this role requires travel to rural locations which are not serviced by public transport; therefore, a full clean driving license is essential. Please read the role profile 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 offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . In recognition of the vital contribution you make, in addition 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 An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted, which will support your progression. Access to an attractive Cornwall Council lease car scheme 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising to 29 with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working and homeworking opportunities Full license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice resources Annual payment of your Social Work England registration fees
Cornwall Council
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
The Service & Team The team within Cornwall Council's Attendance and Alternative Provision services works closely with Education, Legal Services, Social Care, Health, Police, Youth Justice and other partners. They are responsible for delivering statutory duties relating to school attendance enforcement, Section 19 provision, and complaints, with a strong focus on safeguarding, fairness and achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Role The Senior Attendance, Prosecutions and Section 19 Complaints Officer leads the delivery of statutory school attendance enforcement and complaints. The postholder provides strategic and operational oversight of the full legal process, from issuing Penalty Notices to authorising Section 444 prosecutions, ensuring all actions are lawful, proportionate, robust and compliant with statutory requirements. They also lead complex, high risk, Ombudsman linked complaints, delivering thorough investigations and resolutions that protect children, families and the Council's legal and reputational position. The role provides strategic oversight of the Council's Section 19 duties, ensuring children with medical needs, SEND or safeguarding vulnerabilities are properly assessed and offered suitable education before any enforcement action is pursued. They work collaboratively with schools and multi agency partners to ensure consistent, evidence based decision making and strong safeguarding practice across the county. The postholder line manages two Senior Business Support (Legal Intervention) Officers and two Attendance Officers responsible for Section 19, and provides ad hoc operational oversight of staff across the Attendance and Alternative Provision services when needed. They support performance management, quality assurance and professional development within the team. This is a public/customer facing role, with the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers. The position will be subject to a criminal record disclosure check. Working Pattern The role is full time and operates within Cornwall Council's flexible working arrangements, offering hybrid and other flexible options in line with service requirements and Council policy. What You'll Need to Succeed The successful candidate will bring a solid foundation of knowledge and experience relevant to education, safeguarding and statutory attendance work, be degree level educated in a suitable field and demonstrate clear analytical thinking, sound judgement and strong organisational skills. Effective written and verbal communication, calm and professional approach to complex situations are key. Experience in managing staff or leading within an education or local authority setting is desirable, as is familiarity with attendance legislation, safeguarding responsibilities, penalty notices and Section 444 prosecutions. Understanding of handling complex complaints and experience preparing or presenting casework is beneficial. Overall, the role requires collaboration, thoughtful response to challenges and positive contribution to a service focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and families. Benefits Cornwall Council offers a range of flexible working options and a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward employees. Core employee rewards include: Competitive salary Defined benefit pension scheme, based on career average earnings, with optional extra voluntary contributions Generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave National award winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme providing access to discounts on local and national goods and services Additional Information Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.