Social Worker (Adults)

Cornwall Council; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Social Workers to join their innovative team in Cornwall. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on adults' lives through person-centred care, working within a supportive and multi-disciplinary environment. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to work-life balance, this position is ideal for those looking to thrive in a rewarding career. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Cornwall while contributing to a vital community service that prioritizes the well-being of its residents.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £4000

Generous relocation package

26 days paid annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Dedicated Practice Educators

Payment of Social Work England registration fees

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work Degree or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of social work theory and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to adults.
• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Social Work Degree

Knowledge of Legislation

Strengths-based Practice

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Social Work Qualification (Dip. SW)

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Cornwall is a fantastic place to live and work.

Adult social care in Cornwall is changing. We’re looking for innovators to join us in developing a ‘best-in-class’ Adult Social Care model. You’re a passionate, talented professional, and a strong advocate of independence and reablement. That’s why you live the person-centred care approach and put people’s views and wishes at the heart of any decisions you make. You’re also resilient, determined and trustworthy, seeking out feedback and challenge. You promote self-learning and keep your knowledge and skills up to date, working to Adult Social Care practice standards in line with the national Professional Capability Framework. Sharing your information and expertise, you can help others in your team grow and achieve their goals.

Our health partners are creating a community intervention offer jointly with us. This means that we have the chance to develop within a multi-disciplinary context, share information and together deliver better outcomes. Opportunities exist around the new pathways supporting people to be safely discharged from hospital. Working with and across our primary care networks, we are finding better options to provide the wrap around care that helps people to stay safe and supported at home and keep them in their community at end of life.

Cornwall has a Net Zero carbon strategy to reflect our priories and responses to the climate emergency. We have all the challenges associated with being a destination for holidays and retirement and also significant contrasts between the very well off and communities that rely on the local food bank.

If you think that rurality is a slower pace, think again. If you think that you won’t have a good work life balance, think again. These are exciting roles and the rewards could be tremendous, both professionally and personally. This is your chance to make a difference in people’s lives in one of the most beautiful places in the UK. Join us, and you’ll be part of a welcoming, committed team with supportive new leadership.

The Roles

We have opportunities for passionate, committed Social Workers in our multi-disciplinary teams across Cornwall in both full and part time roles, including:

• ASC Locality Teams - Mid, East & West Cornwall
• Community Hospitals / Discharge to Access - Mid Cornwall
• RCHT Hospital Team - Mid/East Cornwall

Please let us know in your application if you are seeking full/part time roles and which teams you are most interested in. Please note that this is a rolling recruitment programme and the vacancies may change during the advertising period.

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

This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

We welcome applications from newly qualified social workers (NQSW) who need to complete their first Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). Please refer to Grade 3 Social Worker (Adults) role profile when applying.

You Will Be a Social Worker Qualified With a Social Work Degree, Social Work Qualification (Dip. SW) Or Equivalent And Registered With Social Work England, Who Will Have

• Expert knowledge and experience of relevant legislation, social work theory, policy and principles and evidence of these in your practice.
• Previous experience of working in a social care environment with a proven track record of excellent strengths-based practice.
• Ability to undertake, analyse and translate complex assessments of need, risks, and strengths.
• Proficiency at recognising and responding to behaviour that may indicate resistance to change, ambivalent or selective cooperation with services, and recognise when there is a need for immediate action. You will be able to deliver difficult messages.
• Ability to form strong professional relationships with other partners within a multi-disciplinary setting.
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills.

Should your experience as a social worker be within another sector (such as Children’s Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into adult social work through a supported induction period.

If you’re inspired to make a vital contribution to adults services in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Get In Return

Cornwall Council’s 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 enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you seek continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the people you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise.

Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. We prioritise the wellbeing of our staff and recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as clear leadership and support in the workplace. Cornwall’s location and landscape offers unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life.

In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including:

• A competitive starting salary, and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress
• A generous relocation package
• Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE
• Induction designed to meet your specific needs and learning
• A developing career and qualification pathway that will support your progression.
• Dedicated Practice Educators
• Regular case and reflective supervision
• An ambitious new management and leadership
• 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays
• Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking
• A license to access Research in Practice.
• Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.

Additional Information

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

For an informal discussion about the roles please contact the Recruitment Team on [e-mail] who will arrange for a recruiting manager to contact you.

About Us

Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Working here - Cornwall Council

We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options .

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.

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