Cornwall Council
Two exciting opportunities have arisen for a Social Worker to work within the Adult Safeguarding Triage Team. Both roles are full time permanent positions.
The role is to work within a busy team in making decisions as to whether the criteria for enquiries under S42(2) of the Care Act 2014 have been met, through gathering information, working closely with partner agencies when there are allegations of abuse and neglect and then making the decision as to what the follow up actions and professional recomendations are. You will need to demonstrate the ability to ensure that adults at risk have their views and wishes considered when decisions are being made. This busy team receives a wide variety of referrals, has a short timescale for making decisions about necessary actions. You will also support and cause section 42 enquiries to our partner agencies when needed. You will also be required to support other members in the team and offer advice and guidance to professionals through our duty process. You will also be expected to support students who spend time with us as part of their training.
The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of adult safeguarding, being able to work in accordance with the Care Act 2014, Making Safeguarding Personal and other relevant legislation such as the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
In recognition of the vital contribution you make, 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
- Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE
- Induction designed to meet your specific needs and learning
- A developing career and qualification pathway that will support your progression.
- Dedicated Practice Educators
- Regular case and reflective supervision
- An ambitious new management and leadership
- 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 Research in Practice.
- Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.
- Sponsorship for eligible overseas social work applicants
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. 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.
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working options.
More information about our social work careers is available here.
More information about working for Cornwall Council is available here.
For an informal discussion please contact Toby Mackness, Team Manager Adult Safeguarding Triage – toby.mackness@cornwall.gov.uk
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.
Whilst the location/work-base for this role has been specified our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.