Social Worker Childrens

Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker (Childrens)Reference: 2200013ZLocation: CornwallContract type: PermanentSalary: per year/pro rata £28,998 - £42,614Hours: 37Closing date: 13th June 2022Interview date: 27th June 2022Social Work in CornwallMake a difference - ChildrensSocial Work in CornwallCornwalls ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.Social workers have a very goodunderstanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well consideredStaff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high.OFSTED2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADINGSocial 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 shareour 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 childrens servicein one of the most beautiful parts of the country.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 deliverthe most effective social work intervention with children and families. We actively encourage and enable our practioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstratelearning 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 practitionersor move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. Its location and landscape offers unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We arecommitted 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.Working in Cornwalls Children and Families ServicesWe have opportunitiesfor 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 CountyDisabled Children & Therapy Service - Positions available across the County Multi Agency Referral Unit (MARU) - based in Truro Children In Care Team - Positions available in West CornwallAbout you Family Assessment Service Teams - Positions available acrossthe 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 in West CornwallAboutyouYou 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 verbalcommunication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to childrens social work, and the ability to evidence how you have appliedyour learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plansIf your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntarysector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period.What we can offer youIn recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including:An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning A generous relocation package Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE An excellent core curriculum to supportyour 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 Cornwalls good practice, which willsupport 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 fromoutside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 24 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 CareInform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. Sponsorship for eligible overseas social work applicants A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progressThis positionwill be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. More information about our social work careers is available on our website.