About the Role:
We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our dedicated Child Protection Team at Cornwall Council.
The social worker will provide Social Work Services to vulnerable children and families, and resource providers as directed by the line manager, or Senior Manager. To be the Primary Worker with case responsibility for allocated work, and assist the department in achieving permanence in the best interests of children.
Contracted Hours –Â 37 hours per week (Full-Time)
 Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the adequate protection of children from harm by assisting in risk assessments and delivering support services
- Act as Primary Worker with case responsibility for Children in Need, Children Looked After by the Local Authority, and, when appropriate, Children in Need of Protection
- For those working in Foster Care and Adoption Services, undertake comprehensive assessments of potential carers to ensure looked after children receive safe and enriching family experiences
- Produce Assessments of Children in Need and their Families according to Department of Health (DoH) guidelines and timescales
- Provide reports for departmental meetings, Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews, Child Protection (CP) Case Conferences, Legal Meetings, Permanence Planning Meetings, and Court Hearings, and attend these as required
- Work directly with children, their families, foster carers, and permanent alternative carers to ensure the best interests of children are met
- Manage any financial arrangements associated with allocated work
- Ensure that statutory and professional requirements are met in line with legislation and DoH guidance, including adherence to National Standards in Adoption, Foster Care, and Residential Care
 Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker
- Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
- Eligible to work in the UK
 Interested?
For more information on this role or to apply, get in touch with our vendor department who will arrange for a specialist consultant to get in contact with you:
 0203 906 8670