Lead Social Worker for Children

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cornwall Council Full time

Lead Social Worker (Children's)

Make a meaningful impact - Children's Social Work in Cornwall

Cornwall's dedicated senior leadership team fosters a robust culture of continuous learning and professional growth. They have effectively utilized insights from research, exemplary practices, and peer evaluations.

Our social workers possess a profound understanding of the children they serve; they engage with them regularly to ensure their needs are comprehensively addressed.

Staff development is facilitated through a well-structured and targeted workforce development framework, resulting in high staff morale.

OFSTED OUTSTANDING RATING

The Service & Team:

Social workers play a crucial role in transforming the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that every child in Cornwall deserves exceptional care. Their needs are at the forefront of our mission, and we seek individuals who share our commitment to enhancing their lives and fostering a brighter future. If you advocate for compassionate, relationship-focused social work with children and families, we offer a pathway to advance your social work career within an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most picturesque regions of the country.

In our pursuit of excellence, we have established a comprehensive core curriculum and a career and qualification pathway for our social workers, enabling them to enhance their knowledge and skills to provide the most effective interventions for children and families. If you are dedicated to ongoing professional development and can demonstrate improvements in your practice and outcomes for the children you support, we will offer you career opportunities and compensation that reflect your expertise.

We actively encourage top practitioners to remain in frontline roles and reward their dedication and skills. The Principal Social Worker position is one of two Advanced Practitioner roles in Cornwall, aligned with the Professional Capabilities Framework and the Knowledge and Skills Statement for Practice Supervisors. Principal Social Workers engage directly in practice, manage a limited caseload, supervise fellow practitioners, facilitate team-based learning, and act in place of the Team Manager.

The Role:

We have exciting full-time opportunities for Principal Social Workers available throughout the County.

This is a public-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector employees applies.

This position will require an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

What you'll need to succeed:

The Principal Social Worker role necessitates substantial experience in evidence-based practices with children and families, along with significant expertise in these areas. Consequently, the salary scale for our Advanced Practitioners matches that of our Team Managers.

What you'll receive in return:

Cornwall Council aspires to be an employer of choice, a high-performing Council, and a learning organization. We are committed to providing a competitive rewards and benefits package to attract, motivate, and recognize our employees. We offer various flexible working arrangements to our staff, promoting a better work/life balance while ensuring service needs are met.

Cornwall is one of the most desirable locations in the country to live, work, and raise a family. We are dedicated to supporting our staff's well-being, recognizing that resilient Social Workers require a good work/life balance, along with supportive leadership and workplace assistance. Cornwall's unique location and landscape provide exceptional opportunities for a healthier, happier lifestyle.

In acknowledgment of your vital contributions, we offer an attractive benefits package, including:

  • A competitive starting salary, equivalent to that of a Team Manager
  • A generous relocation package
  • A welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers new to social work in Cornwall who have completed their ASYE
  • An individualized induction tailored to your specific needs and learning
  • An outstanding core curriculum supporting your ongoing development with a high-quality program of evidence-based learning
  • A recognized career and qualification pathway, endorsed by Ofsted, to support your progression
  • Support from dedicated Practice Educators throughout your development journey
  • Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision
  • Supportive management and leadership
  • Assistance in accessing temporary accommodation if relocating from outside Cornwall
  • Access to a Cornwall Council lease car
  • 26 days of paid annual leave per year (increasing with length of service), plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working options, including part-time hours and remote work
  • Access to Community Care Inform and Research in Practice resources
  • Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.

For further information about the role, please refer to our website.

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