Principal Social Worker - Child Protection
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29.25 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | TR1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Staff Agency |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SocialWorkerP-9737 |
Summary
Principal Social Worker – Child Protection
Location: Truro, Mid Cornwall
Contract: 12 weeks initially (potential extension)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:45am–5:15pm
Start: ASAP until 8th March
We are seeking an experienced Principal Social Worker to support a busy Child Protection Team in Mid Cornwall. The role involves delivering high-quality statutory social work, contributing to safeguarding practice, and providing professional leadership within the team.
Role Overview
• Lead on Child in Need, Child Protection and Child in Care work.
• Complete Section 47 enquiries, assessments and reports.
• Chair meetings and support management with decision-making.
• Undertake home visits and direct work with children.
• Provide supervision to staff and deputise for the Team Manager.
• Participate in duty as required.
Requirements
• Qualified and registered Social Worker.
• Strong frontline statutory experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a management structure.
• Access to own transport for travel across Cornwall.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a committed service within a supportive environment.
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