Dec 27, 2025
Description
Cornwall Council is seeking an experienced and confident Principal Social Worker to join our Child Protection Team based in Truro. This is a key leadership role within a frontline statutory service, supporting children and families across the Mid Cornwall area.
We are looking for a skilled practitioner with strong safeguarding experience, the ability to work dynamically in complex situations, and the leadership capability to support colleagues and deputise for management when required.
Responsibilities
As a Principal Social Worker, your duties will include:
Carrying out Child in Need, Child Protection and Child in Care visits, completing assessments and evaluating parental capacity to safeguard children.
Leading and chairing meetings including CIN meetings, Core Groups, Placement Planning Meetings, and, where appropriate, s.47 Strategy Discussions.
Undertaking s.47 enquiries, completing child protection investigations, and contributing to PLO and Court Work....
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Truro, UK
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