Social Worker - 16+ and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service

We are seeking committed, compassionate Social Workers to join our high-performing 16 Plus and Separated Children Seeking Asylum service, supporting young people in and leaving care through relationship-based pathway planning. We work closely with Carefree, a young-person-led, award-winning local charity, alongside a wide network of partner agencies to provide holistic, joined-up support that transforms lives. You'll work within a multi-disciplinary team of Social Workers, Personal Advisors, youth workers, housing specialists, and mental health professionals-all dedicated to helping young people thrive. Our service was recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024, who noted: 'Care leavers receive an impressive level of support in Cornwall and the local authority's partnership with a specialist commissioned service to young people is exemplary' . In this rewarding role, you will place young people at the heart of your practice. You'll build trusted relationships that empower 16-18-year-olds to make positive decisions about their education, employment, housing, health, and wellbeing. You will support young people who are in care, leaving care, and those seeking asylum, helping them feel secure and ready for independence. Through collaborative pathway planning, you'll work alongside young people, carers, families, and key partners in housing, health, education, and the community to ensure each young person has the right support to prepare for adulthood. Building strong, trusting relationships is central to the role-enabling young people to achieve their goals and move forward with confidence.

• Hold a Social Work qualification (DipSW, BA Social Work, or equivalent) and are Social Work England registered.
• Have experience or an understanding of working with children in care and/or care leavers.
• Are able to build strong and supportive relationships with young people and understand the challenges they face.
• Can work independently and manage a busy caseload.
• Have strong assessment and risk management skills.
• Are I.T. literate and hold a full driving licence.
• Experience or an understanding of working with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children is desirable. .
  
  This role comes with a £4,000 welcome bonus alongside a generous relocation package of up to £8,000 to help support your move to Cornwall (for eligible candidates).
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. Why Join Us?
• Be part of an Outstanding service that truly changes lives.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative team with access to specialist expertise, including psychologist, housing, youth justice and SCSA
• Enjoy a role that's varied, rewarding, and impactful.
• Benefit from ongoing training and development and progression opportunities