Work in Social Care with Cornwall Council Working in social care is a career where you can make a huge difference. ...Whether you want to work with adults or children, or in the community, there are a variety of jobs available. ...There are a range of adult social care providers in Cornwall with job opportunities. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/work-in-social-care/

Last updated: 09/07/2024 11:36:32

The short film below is a useful jargon buster that explains some of the words and phrases used in adult social care. ...Visit our Adult Social Care page to find out more.AdvocacyHelp to enable you to get the care and support you need, that is independent of your local council....Your local council is the commissioner for adult social care.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/know-your-rights-how-to-get-involved-and-further-information/adult-social-care-glossary/

Last updated: 07/09/2026 14:13:41

What is the Adult Social Care Precept?...This is to help pay for Adult Social Care services....Many of our most vulnerable residents rely on Adult Social Care services to help them cope with; frailty ill-health and disability An example; Adult Social Care can help people to live independently in their own homes.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2025/adult-social-care-precept-2025/

Last updated: 12/03/2025 12:33:34

These Freedom of Information responses cover adult care and health and wellbeing issues....This includes responses in relation to: learning disabilities residential care budgets and spending 2025 September 2025 August 2025  July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 2024 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 February 2024 January 2024 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 2022 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-protection-and-freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-advice/freedom-of-information-responses/adult-social-care/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:29:14

Find care and support for: older people people with physical disabilities or learning disabilities mental health service users carers

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:58:57

This privacy notice tells you about what information we collect about you within the Adult Social Care service....Who we are and what we doAdult Social Care provides social care services for people with additional needs and vulnerable people in our community....This is so that the NHS and Adult Social Care are using the same number to identify you whilst providing your care.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/how-we-use-your-personal-information-to-provide-adult-social-care/privacy-notice-adult-social-care/

Last updated: 28/08/2026 15:40:29

In Adult Social Care we have a commissioning team that leads on contracting services for adults with eligible social care needs in Cornwall....Sourcing support and procuring it: sourcing and evaluating tenders to buy in the best services to meet the needs of the people adult social care is working with....Strategic Development for Adult Social Care services We use research to predict future need and trends in the market and encourage suppliers to develop their services to meet those needs.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/adult-social-care-commissioning/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:33:50

The Care Act 2014 provides a framework for the provision of care and support services in England....It ensures that people receive the care they need while promoting their well-being and independence.Understanding your rights and the appeals process under the Care Act 2014 is crucial to ensuring you receive the care and support you need....This information is to guide you through the steps and provide the necessary resources to support your appeal.The Care Act 2014The purpose of the Care Act is to ensure that peoples’ well-being is at the heart of care and support services.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/appeals-relating-to-adult-social-care-decisions/

Last updated: 26/08/2026 14:37:04

Find out what support we can offer for learning or physical disabilities or dementia, support for carers, and how to ask for an assessment or let us know you are concerned about someone.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/

Last updated: 03/08/2026 13:54:54

The Adult Care and Support Structure Our structure and models of delivery are based around locality working: ensuring people are safeguarded supporting patient flow and bringing care closer to home Using data and business intelligence, we’ll make: informed strategic decisions develop policy process and practice so they’re integrated across the Service....About you We’re looking for innovators who want to create real change and help us develop an outstanding Adult Social Care model....You’re also:  resilient determined trustworthy open to feedback like a challenge promote self-learning up to date with your knowledge and skills work to Adult Social Care practice standards in line with the national Professional Capability Framework and you're a team player Please see our Role Profiles below for full details: Training, Development and Progression Adult Social Care in Cornwall is a special place to work.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/work-in-adults-or-childrens-social-care/opportunities-training-and-progression-in-adult-social-care/

Last updated: 14/10/2026 11:26:05