Social Worker - Family Assessment & Support

Service Care Solutions; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Truro is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Family Assessment and Support Team. This role involves conducting high-quality social work assessments and safeguarding work, as well as supporting children and families achieve better outcomes. Candidates should have strong assessment experience, be registered with Social Work England, and be confident in managing statutory responsibilities. A driving license is required. This position offers comprehensive support and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Dedicated Social Work consultant

£350 referral bonuses

Exclusive Social Work roles

Twice-weekly payroll

Annual training budget of up to £250

Free fast-track DBS

Ongoing support and loyalty bonuses

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience within an Assessment Team.
• Familiarity with court work and multi-agency practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality social work assessments.
• Build relationships with children and families.
• Complete court-directed assessments and reports.

Skills

Strong assessment experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Confidence in managing statutory responsibilities

Proven experience in frontline statutory service

Ability to build effective relationships

Driving license and access to transport

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Description

Cornwall Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the Family Assessment and Support Team covering the Falmouth and Penryn area. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality assessment and safeguarding work, supporting children and families to achieve improved outcomes through robust practice and meaningful intervention.

This role is ideal for a practitioner with strong assessment experience, safeguarding knowledge, and confidence in managing statutory responsibilities within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete high-quality social work assessments, including Child in Need (CIN) plans and progressing cases to ICPC where necessary.
• Undertake joint investigations, including s.47 enquiries, child protection investigations, and associated reports.
• Carry out statutory CP and CIC visits, producing clear, evidence-based reports for reviews and planning meetings.
• Build positive and effective relationships with children and families, supporting change through direct work.
• Chair meetings such as Child in Need reviews, Core Groups, and multi-agency discussions.
• Undertake home visits and direct work with children aged 0-18.
• Contribute to duty work on a rota basis.
• Complete court-directed assessments, including viability assessments, and coordinate all aspects of court work.
• Engage fully in reflective supervision and team discussions.

Requirements

• Is registered with Social Work England and holds a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Has proven experience within an Assessment Team or similar frontline statutory service.
• Understands and can deliver robust safeguarding, court work, and multi‑agency practice.
• Ideally has ABE training and experience of joint investigations (desirable but not essential).
• Can drive and has access to transport (pool cars available to book).

How to Apply

To express your interest, please contact Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).

Benefits of working with SCS

• A dedicated Social Work consultant as your single point of contact
• £350 referral bonuses
• Exclusive Social Work roles across the UK
• Twice‑weekly payroll
• PAYE and Ltd options available
• Up to £250 annual training budget + CPD
• Free fast‑track DBS
• Loyalty bonuses and ongoing support