Cornwall Council is seeking qualified Social Workers to join their Children's Services, specifically within the Child Protection Teams. These teams are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Cornwall.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assess, monitor, and review the social care needs of children, their families, and carers, arranging appropriate care services as necessary.

* Utilize specialist communication skills to gather comprehensive information, conducting full assessments of risks and protection needs.

* Develop individual care plans based on assessed needs and risks, collaborating with other agencies to ensure child protection.

* Manage an agreed caseload, offering support and guidance, and regularly reassessing care packages to ensure their effectiveness.

* Work with children in need, those subject to Child Protection plans, and cases within the Public Law Outline (PLO) framework.

Requirements:

* Registration with Social Work England.

* Previous experience in a social care environment, demonstrating a proven track record of improving children's lives.

* High level of written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals.

* Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, models, and theories pertinent to children's social work, with evidence of application in practice.

* Ability to undertake assessments and use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement, and review care plans.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£37.00 - £38.00
Per hour
GBP37 - GBP38 per hour

Bodmin

Temporary

Added 09/04/2025
Reference: CW - DG - KB_1744194249

Qualified Social Worker - Children Services

Bodmin
Temporary

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