Permanent Childrens Social Worker

Leaders in Care; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Bodmin is seeking experienced Social Workers for its children’s services. The role offers a competitive salary between £39,513 and £43,693, with opportunities for career progression including Advanced Practitioner roles. You will manage a capped caseload of 16, enabling stronger relationships with families. The position provides ongoing professional learning and support through a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach aimed at achieving sustainable changes. Registration with Social Work England is mandatory.

Benefits

Relocation package up to £8k

Generous annual leave

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a social work qualification and registration to Social Work England.
• Experience in child protection and court services is essential.
• Strong skills in reflective practice and working with families.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload capped at 16 to nurture relationships with children and families.
• Participate in ongoing learning and support through council’s Academy.
• Support families in shaping their own plans through enhanced Family Group Conferencing.

Skills

Child Protection

Court Services

Reflective Practice

Education

Social Work qualification & registration

Job description

Up to 8k relocation | Career progression opportunities | Multiple teams available | Stable senior management & support

Social Worker salaries from £39,513 - £43,693 per annum

Child Protection / Court & Children in Care both available

Have you got to the stage where you just want something different? Perhaps your children have finally flown the nest, or you just feel stagnant in your current role?

If you are an experienced social worker then we are currently helping a local authority in the beautiful rural coastline in the South West of England to recruit permanent staff to their teams across children's services.

You will benefit from regular supervision, ongoing learning through the council’s Academy, and clear progression routes, including Advanced Practitioner roles and leadership development. A competitive salary and generous annual leave are also offered.

This council have redesigned its service to keep caseloads manageable, with the aim to be capped at 16, so you can build stronger relationships with children and families. The approach is trauma-informed, restorative, and strengths-based, with a focus on sustainable change for all involved in the service.

Reflective practice is supported through tools like ‘Rethink Formulation’, and families are empowered to shape their own plans through an enhanced Family Group Conferencing Service.

As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

Get in touch with Chris on 07897024978, or email [e-mail] arrange a time to speak.