Job Opportunities
Working with us at Carefree Cornwall means that you are part of a friendly, committed and passionate team working to support young people in and leaving care to have a better life. No two days are ever the same and it’s never boring!

Current Vacancies
Carefree is recruiting a Principal Social Worker or Team Manager to support the Carefree Leaving Care Service.
We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with at least five years’ experience to join our organisation, enabling us to expand our Leaving Care Provision and continue to develop services in housing.
The post will be based at Carefree’s offices in Redruth. Work with young people will take place across Cornwall. The post is for 37.5 hours per week.
Carefree offers great terms and conditions and a friendly team to work with. Salary will be between £35,174 and £48,646 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Pension contributions will be matched by Carefree at up to 6% of salary.
Closing date midday on Monday 5th May. Interviews will be held in Redruth on Monday 12th May.
If you are interested in applying, please email a completed application form to [email protected] – Application forms can be downloaded below.
Carefree is recruiting Casual Sessional Youth Workers
We are looking for Casual Youth Workers to provide overnight support during the delivery of residential programmes to young people this summer.
The posts will be based at various locations across Cornwall so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. The successful applicants will be employed on a casual sessional basis and will be required to complete a DBS check.
Carefree offers great terms and conditions and a friendly team to work with. Rate of pay will be from £12.66 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
For further information, please download the job description below.
If you are interested in applying, please email a completed application form to [email protected] – Application forms can be downloaded below.