Cornwall Council

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. 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.

Cornwall is a large, diverse and distinctive unitary authority , with responsibility for the full range of local government services across urban, rural and coastal communities. Transport plays a critical role in enabling access to education, employment, health care and opportunity, and Cornwall Council is committed to delivering transport services that are reliable, inclusive and sustainable. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Local Transport Operations to lead some of the Council's most visible and high-impact services at a time of significant change in national transport policy and local service delivery. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the operational delivery of Cornwall's public transport network through Transport for Cornwall, statutory home-to-school transport, car parking operations across the authority, and the Council's fleet and green travel agenda. Working closely with elected Members, communities, operators and partners, you will ensure services are safe, financially sustainable and integrated, while supporting Cornwall's wider ambitions for connectivity, economic resilience and decarbonisation. You will operate confidently within a political environment, providing clear advice and leadership while managing complex services and combined budgets in excess of £30 million. You will bring a strong grip on operational delivery alongside the ability to think strategically, respond to national policy change and lead services through challenge and transformation. Your leadership will help shape future bus services, strengthen community transport, improve the integration of home-to-school travel with the wider network, and stabilise and modernise parking and fleet operations. This role requires a senior leader who values collaboration and inclusion, understands the importance of place-based working, and can build strong relationships across organisations and communities. You will empower managers and teams to innovate, develop their skills and take pride in delivering services that make a real difference to people's lives. You will also champion equality, fairness and respect, ensuring an inclusive working culture where everyone can contribute and succeed. If you are motivated by public service, comfortable with complexity and committed to improving everyday journeys for residents, this is an opportunity to lead at scale and with purpose in one of the country's most distinctive unitary authorities. For more information please contact our search partners Ben Parsonage ( ) or Becky Downs ( ) at GatenbySanderson. Closing date Sunday 15th February