Cornwall Council
Social Care Practitioner (Penwith East)
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Social Care Practitioner (Penwith East)
Social Care Practitioner (Penwith East PCN Team) – Full-Time Position
About the Service & Team
We are recruiting for one full-time Social Care Practitioner within the Penwith East Primary Care Network (PCN) team, covering St Ives, Carbis Bay, and Hayle areas.
The Role
Under the leadership of the Team Manager, you will work closely with Social Workers and other Social Care Practitioners to deliver exceptional care to adults with health and social care needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting timely, high-quality, and person-centred needs assessments
- Developing and implementing support plans to enhance independence and improve outcomes for vulnerable adults
- Collaborating with colleagues across different disciplines and partner organisations to ensure a seamless service
- Protecting vulnerable adults from harm/abuse, while supporting them to live as independently as possible
- Working with communities, individuals, and families to strengthen personal strengths
Key Requirements of the Role:
- The public-facing nature of this position means adherence to English language requirements for public sector workers applies
- Enhanced criminal record disclosure check will be conducted
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday: 8:45 AM – 5:15 PM
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What You’ll Need to Succeed
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- At least a Level 3 qualification in health, social care, or a related field—or a commitment to working towards appropriate qualifications.
- Strong interviewing and assessment skills, including the ability to evaluate risks, strengths, and support needs.
- Exceptional analytical abilities to translate complex information into clear, actionable plans and outcomes.
- Creativity and resilience in high-pressure situations—with a willingness to seek support when needed and escalate to more experienced colleagues.
- Flexibility and prioritisation skills to handle urgent referrals effectively.
What You’ll Get in Return
Cornwall Council is dedicated to being an employer of choice and investing in a high-performing, inclusive work environment. You’ll benefit from:
- Competitive salary
- Defined benefit pension scheme (Career Average Revalued Earnings, with optional extra voluntary contributions)
- Generous annual leave (with the option to accumulate additional leave)
- Award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
- Comprehensive employee benefits scheme (discounts on local and national goods/services)
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Flexible working options are available, including part-time or compressed hours.
Additional Information
- No visa sponsorship or existing sponsorship transfers can be offered for this role.
- Full role profile here.
- Need further clarification? Contact Helen.Greagsby@cornwall.gov.uk.
Application Process
- Submit a supporting statement or CV highlighting how you meet the application criteria outlined in the role profile.
- Demonstrate suitability with real-world examples from past experience (qualifications,-case studies, or accomplishments).
- Applications cannot be edited after submission. For queries, email careers@cornwall.gov.uk.
Existing employees should apply through the Cornwall Council Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle using their council email address.
Our Commitment to Fairness & Inclusion
We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, actively promoting fairness and diversity across all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.
Safeguarding is a core priority, ensuring all service users are protected from harm through rigorous recruitment processes.
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