Job: Newly Qualified Social Worker (Children's)
Ref: 700001615
Location: Cornwall
Salary: £33,623
‘Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.'
‘Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered'
‘Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high.'
OFSTED 2019 – OUTSTANDING GRADING
We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future.
If you are committed to continuing professional development, and you believe in compassionate, relationship-based social work with children and families, we offer a fantastic opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service, in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.
The Department for Education (DfE) ASYE Programme is a one year, employer led induction programme which provides support and assessment to NQSWs working with children and families during their first year of employment as part of a continuing professional development program. ?
- A tailored yearlong induction in a frontline team
- The support of a dedicated practice educator and a learning buddy
- A tailored learning plan reviewed throughout the year
- An outstanding core curriculum of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice.
- Bespoke practice workshops with NQSW colleagues across the service
- Monthly ASYE peer support meetings
- A protected and gradually increasing caseload
- Regular reflective supervision
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.
Find out more about our social work careers here - Work in Adults or Children's Social Care - Cornwall Council.
To apply you must have qualified with a Social Work Degree within the last two years and Social Work England registration is essential.
The nature of this role requires travel to rural locations which are not serviced by public transport; therefore, a full clean driving license is essential.
What we can offer you
In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including:
In recognition of the vital contribution you make, in addition 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
- An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted, which will support your progression.
- Access to an attractive Cornwall Council lease car scheme
- 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising to 29 with length of service), plus bank holidays
- Flexible working and homeworking opportunities
- Full license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice resources
- Annual payment of your Social Work England registration fees
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.
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.