Social Worker -vulnerable Children

Location Cornwall
Salary £30.00 - £32.50 per hour
Discipline
We require a qualified, experienced social worker to join our Family Assessment and Support Team in LIskeard, Cornwall. The geographical area covers Liskeard, Saltash, Torpoint, Looe, Polperro and Lostwithiel. All these areas are within a one hour commute from Plymouth and therefore the location should not be considered as central Cornwall as all towns are within easy commute from South Devon/Tavistock area/Devon and Cornwall Borders.

Cornwall Council’s Children and Family Services deliver effective front line services that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. Our social workers are innovative, positive and dedicated to make a real difference. Team Managers ensure regular reflective supervision and our training package is second to none.
social work within Children and Families and be registered with Social Work England.  For example S20, S17 and S47, undertaking social work assessments, planning, report writing, case management of vulnerable children and families.  The FAS team works closely with MARU and receives work from this team.   The candidate should be able to drive and have access to their own transport.  The role is initially for three months with the possibility of being reviewed for extension.