Social Worker (16 and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service)

Social Worker (16 and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service)

Social Worker (16+ and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service)

Job Description

Social Work in Cornwall

Make a difference – Children’s Social Work in Cornwall

‘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

The Service:







We are looking for a Social Worker to join our dynamic 16+ and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service. The Service supports 16-25 year old Children in Care and Care Leavers, with our Social Workers supporting 16-18 year old Cornish based young people and Separated Children Seeking Asylum. Our aim is to achieve stability and security for our young people in local communities while supporting their aspirations and goals. We focus on supporting all our young people in developing practical and emotional skills in their transition to independence.

Cornwall’s 16+ and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service consists of a partnership team between the Local Authority and Carefree. We are a high performing, young person focused team operating an Outstanding service to Care Leavers aged 16 to 25 years old,. We are a countywide service and together we aim to improve the life chances of young people living in and leaving Local Authority care. The team is multi-disciplinary – some staff are Social Work qualified,





others have a housing or youthwork background; we also have a clinical psychologist, specialist emotional well-being worker and specialist asylum support workers.

All are trained in areas relevant to Children in Care and Leaving Care. Social Workers and Personal Advisors undertake Pathway Plans and Reviews as per the Leaving Care Act 2000 and Care Planning Regs 2010, aiming to prepare young people for the time when they cease to be looked after; thus improving the life chances of young care leavers.

Close multi agency working supports young people in their transition to independence; working with agencies such as Housing, CSW, We Are With You, Youth Offending Service, Benefits Agencies (DWP), Early Intervention teams,





CAMHS and Adult Services where appropriate, as well as many others.

About You

We are keen to receive an application from you if you are qualified with a Social Work degree, Social Work qualification (Dip.SW; BA Social Work) or equivalent; and you are Social Work England registered.

You will have experience working with children and young people including children in care and/or care leavers. You will be expected to have excellent communication skills with young people; a working knowledge of the issues which effect children in care and care leavers; and an ability to effectively work in the community with young people of differing backgrounds and needs. Knowledge of working with Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children would be an advantage.







You will be expected to work in partnership with a number of different agencies in order to lead on Care Planning; CIC reviews and Pathway Planning. You will be responsible for undertaking a lead statutory role for some children in care and care leavers as well as taking on lead responsibilities in some areas of development within the team; particularly working with partner agencies. You should have the ability to be autonomous and lone work. You should have good assessment and analytical skills which include the ability to risk assess and draw up risk management plans. You will also work alongside Personal Advisors within the team which will involve managing your own diary and caseload. You will be expected to have literacy in IT and be able to drive.

The Role:







We have opportunities for passionate, committed Social Workers across Cornwall in both full and part time roles. We have opportunities available within:

16+ and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service

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.

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Working Pattern:

37 hours per week Monday to Friday.

What you’ll need to succeed:

You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have:

- Previous experience working within a social care environment






- A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children
- High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children’s social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice
- The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans

If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period.







Please note: If you have qualified 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.

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 offer a range of flexible working options to our staff.







We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay.

As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families.

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

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

- Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE
- £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners
- A generous relocation package
- An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning
- An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice.
- An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall’s good practice, which will support your progression.
- Support from our dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway
- Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision
- Supportive management and leadership
- Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall
- Access to a Cornwall Council lease car
- 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 Community Care Inform and Research in Practice.
- Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.
- Sponsorship for eligible overseas social work applicants
- A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress

For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Joss Wills on [email protected]

▶️ Social Worker (16 and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service)
🖊️ Cornwall Council
📍 Cornwall