Social Worker (Watergate)

Cornwall Council; Truro; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £4000 for qualified SWs

Relocation package

Induction and learning pathway

Job summary

Cornwall Council is recruiting social workers for Adult Social Care in Cornwall. You will work to deliver person-centered care, independence and reablement, aligning with the Professional Capability Framework.

The role requires resilience, strong communication and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams. Newly qualified social workers are welcome through the ASYE pathway; SWE registration is required to practice in England.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of legislation, social work theory, policy and principles.
• Proven track record of strengths-based practice in social care.
• Ability to undertake, analyse and translate complex assessments of need, risks and strengths.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake, analyse and translate complex assessments of need, risks, and strengths.
• Form strong professional relationships with partners within a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Deliver difficult messages and communicate clearly with service users and families.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary working and continuous learning.

Skills

Legislation & policy knowledge

Strengths-based practice

Complex assessment analysis

Change management communication

Inter-professional collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Education

Social Work Degree

Social Work Qualification (Dip SW)

SWE Registration

Job description

The Service & Team:

Cornwall is a fantastic place to live and work.

Job Description

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 Service & Team:

Cornwall is a fantastic place to live and work.

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Find out more about our social work careers here - Work in Adults or Children’s Social Care - Cornwall Council .

Working Pattern

37 hours a week are available, 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 .

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.

Please note: If you have qualified as a Social Worker within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall’s ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. We are also able to consider experienced social workers who have taken a career break of between two and ten years, where their SWE registration has expired. For this route, please contact [e-mail]

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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 learningA developing career and qualification pathway that will support your progression.
• Dedicated Practice Educators
• Regular case and reflective supervision
• An ambitious new management and leadership