Newly Qualified Social Worker (Children's)

Truro - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Make a difference Children Social Work in Cornwall

Senior leaders and politicians are relentless in their drive to continue to improve the lives of Cornwalls children and families

Staffs care commitment and child focussed approach shine through when they talk about their work. This positive working environment helps to foster a culture in which an enthusiasm and commitment to do the best for children is found at all levels in the organisation.

Ofsted July 2024

The Service & Team:

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 childrens service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.

The Role:

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 Childrens Social Care - Cornwall Council.

What youll need to succeed:

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.

Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert

What youll get in return:

Cornwall Councils 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. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Find out more about working and volunteering for us.

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 homeworkingopportunities
Full license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practiceresources
Annual payment of your Social Work England registration fees

Additional Information:

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

The full role profile is attached here.

We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.

For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Tracey Davey at

Application Process

We run 2 recruitment drives a year for ASYE Social Workers we run recruitment rounds at regular intervals through out the year.

We recommended that applicants apply for the round of recruitment which is immediately prior to their expected qualification date.

Please attach a supporting statement to your application you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstratewhy you are suitable against each of the points marked as Application on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The application process.

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted please contact if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.

Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.

DescriptionMake a difference Children Social Work in CornwallSenior leaders and politicians are relentless in their drive to continue to improve the lives of Cornwalls children and familiesStaffs care commitment and child focussed approach shine through when they talk about their work. This positiv...