Countywide Social Worker | Adult Social Care Team

Location: Cornwall - Countywide (community-based, flexible working)
Contract: Initially 3 months (extension likely)
Hours: Full time (job share considered)
Posts Available: 6

We are recruiting experienced Adult Social Workers to join a newly created countywide team responding to referrals across Cornwall. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a flexible, responsive service designed to meet demand wherever it arises.

Work will be allocated by geographical areas
, rather than traditional mid/east/west patches, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach. There is more remote working than usual
, balanced with community visits as required.

• Undertake Care Act assessments
• Complete Care and Support Planning
• Carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and associated statutory work
• Manage your own workload autonomously
• Meet strict statutory deadlines for assessments and plans
• Respond flexibly to referrals across the county

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant adult social care experience
• Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Access to a car and willingness to travel across Cornwall (within reasonable distance)
• Confident undertaking face-to-face visits when required

• Opportunity to shape and be part of a brand-new team
• Flexible, predominantly remote working model
• Countywide exposure with varied and interesting caseloads
• Supportive management and clear expectations

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