Social Worker – 16+ and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service

DescriptionThe Service and Team:Were looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join our 16 and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Servicea dynamic high-performing team recognised for its strong partnership this rewarding role youll support young people aged 1618 who are in care leaving care or seeking asylum helping them feel secure and ready for independence.Our service works in close partnership with Carefree and a wide network of agencies to provide holistic joined-up support that transforms life chances. Youll be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionalsincluding social workers youth workers housing specialists and mental health expertsall committed to helping young people thrive.The RoleAs a Social Worker youll lead on care planning and pathway planning for young people aged 1618 ensuring they have the right support to prepare for adulthood. Youll collaborate with housing health education and community partners to deliver tailored solutions that meet individual needs.Your work will include carrying out thorough risk assessments and creating risk management plans to keep young people safe. Building strong trusting relationships will be central to your roleempowering young people to achieve their goals and feel valued.What youll need to succeed:Wed love to hear from you if you:Hold a Social Work qualification (DipSW BA Social Work or equivalent) and are Social Work England registered.Have experience working with children in care and/or care leavers.Communicate brilliantly with young people and understand the challenges they face.Can work independently and manage a busy caseload.Have strong assessment and risk management skills.Are I.T. literate and hold a full driving licence.Knowledge of working with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children is desirable.Why Join UsBe part of an Outstanding service that truly changes lives.Work in a supportive collaborative team with access to specialist expertise.Enjoy a role thats varied rewarding and impactful.Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities.Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advertWhat youll get in return:Cornwall Councils 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.Our core employee rewards and benefits include:a competitive salary.a defined benefit pension scheme based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributionsa generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programmeEmployee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.Additional Information:The full role profiles are attached here:Social Worker (NQSW)Advanced Social WorkerExperienced Social WorkerFor more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Charlotte Trevenna on Application ProcessPlease attach a supporting statement to your application you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstratewhy you are suitable against each of the points marked as Application on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The application process.Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted please contactif you have any queries or require assistance with your application. Key Skills Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1