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Social Worker

Job details
Posting date: 24 December 2025
Salary: £32.00 to £34.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 January 2026
Location: Cornwall, TR1 3AY
Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 79936_1766575139

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Summary

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our First Point of Contact Team

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

The team are responsible for the first point of intervention for service users and their respective carers following a referral. Completing short-term assessments managing cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users are some of the key responsibilities in this team. The team works cohesively with the longer-term teams to make sure each case that needs to be escalated is effectively managed. The team works hard to support not only the service users to improve their independence where possible - but also their careers and families to ensure the wider support network is effective.

About you

The ideal Social Worker will be able to manage time effectively to prioritise their workload as well as have good interpersonal skills. Experience working with adults with psychosis and the ability to able to engage with service users from diverse backgrounds is key to the success of the role. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.

What's on offer?

  • Up to £34.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
  • Hybrid working schedule
  • An opportunity to work in a specialist environment
  • Parking available / nearby
  • Easily accessible via car or public transport

For more information, please get in touch with:

Thomas Sherwood - Candidate Consultant

07442 576 906

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