Social Worker Children's - Helping Young People Service

The Service and Team

Social Work in Cornwall – The Service and Team provides a multi‑disciplinary approach across the West, Mid and East of the county. Teams include Social Workers, Targeted Youth Workers, Youth Justice Service Officers and Functional Family Therapists.

Social Worker – Gweres Tus Yowynk (GTY – Helping Young People) Service, based in St Austell. The postholder will deliver a specialist multi‑agency adolescent service aimed at keeping young people in the community where appropriate.

You will:

• undertake all aspects of social work with young people, including assessments and caseload management;
• provide high quality interventions to support young people at risk of care entry;
• maintain accurate records on the database and record of practice.

To be considered you must hold a recognised social work qualification, be registered with Social Work England and have post‑qualifying experience working with children and young people. Strong communication, assessment and reflective practice skills are required.

Full‑time, 37 hours per week, permanent position.

A recognised social work qualification (degree, Dip.SW, CCSW or equivalent), registration with Social Work England, and post‑qualifying experience working with children and young people. Excellent communication and assessment skills, accurate record‑keeping, a focus on the child's lived experience, critical thinking, positive challenge, high standards of practice, adaptability, commitment to relationship‑based social work and confidence working in a multi‑agency environment.

An attractive package of benefits:

• Individualised induction and tailored learning
• Generous relocation package
• Welcome bonus £4,000 for qualified Social Workers new to Cornwall who have completed ASYE
• £3,000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners
• Evidence‑based core curriculum for ongoing development
• Career and qualification pathway recognised by Ofsted
• Support from Practice Educators
• Regular case and reflective supervision
• Supportive management and leadership
• Temporary accommodation support if moving from outside Cornwall
• Access to a Cornwall Council lease car
• 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible working, including part‑time and homeworking options
• Access to Community Care Inform and Research in Practice licence
• Social Work England registration fee payment
• Sponsorship for eligible overseas social work applicants
• Competitive starting salary with progression opportunities

The role is based in Cornwall Council. Travel to St Austell is required; own transport essential.

Requirement: statutory English language for public sector; enhanced criminal record disclosure check will be required.