The team is made up of a range of health and social care professionals including therapists, nursing staff, community matrons, and social care professionals. We also work alongside and in partnership with our GP services. We are committed to a person-centred culture, putting people at the forefront of what we do. We are a supportive team who adopt a forward-thinking, proactive approach to continuously shaping and delivering innovative professional practice.
As a service, we support a wide range of service user groups including but not limited to:
Older People
People with Primary Mental Health Needs
People with Learning Disabilities
People Affected by Substance Misuse
People Receiving End of Life Care
Younger Adults
People Leaving Hospital
Carers
As a Social Worker working with us, you will be supported to manage a complex caseload. This includes investigating safeguarding concerns, conducting statutory assessments, court work, commissioning support, and developing support plans. You will collaborate with partner agencies, carers, and families to build networks of support that can help people maintain their independence. As a service, we are committed to working with individuals to build on their strengths, enabling them to live full lives within the community as independently as possible.
You will need a good understanding of current & relevant legislation such as the Care Act (2014), the Mental Capacity Act (2005), the Equality Act (2010), and the Human Rights Act (1998).
We are committed to continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision.
Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role, which includes elements of office-based working, client visits, and working from home.
Social Worker Career Pathway
We have implemented the first phase of a new Social Worker Career Pathway within our Adults Services, with our vacancies available at the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) levels. Our Social Worker and Experienced Social Worker roles align with the national
Professional Capability Framework (PCF) for Social Workers , which provides a robust structure for all local authorities to use as a way of standardising professional capabilities and provides a clear career pathway. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide you with an achievable, clear pathway for your career; to enable you as a practitioner to reflect and identify your own practice and development on the PCF pathway. If successful in being shortlisted for interview, your experience, skills, and knowledge will be assessed against the PCF domains, and if found appointable, this will determine your appointment to either the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker level (Grade G). With ongoing learning and support from your line manager, those appointed as a Social Worker will be able to evidence incremental learning and submit an application in due course for progression to the Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) via a portfolio of supporting evidence against the PCF framework. What we can offer you
We are committed to your
continuous professional development , doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers. We offer
26 days annual leave , plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service. Flexible working opportunities
are available, including part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours, and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss further at interview). Opportunity to enter a
generous Local Government Pension Scheme . As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages, and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Social Worker has never been more attractive. If you are currently living, working, or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions,
relocation support
of up to £10,000 may be available.
Visa sponsorship
may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.
Please note:
At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications . If you have any queries about the role or would like an informal discussion, please contact Nicky Hooper, Team Manager, 07471683132 or
nicky.hooper@devon.gov.uk . Does the job role include personal care?:
No Working Patterns:
TBC Essential details:
Please click here to view the Grade F Social Worker Job Description. Please click here to view the Grade G Experienced Social Worker Job Description. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive and safe environment. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality, and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our
Equality and Diversity webpages . Happy to Talk Flexible Working
- The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours, etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the
Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit
our Working for Devon page . This role requires a DBS disclosure.
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We have implemented the first phase of a new Social Worker Career Pathway within our Adults Services, with our vacancies available at the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) levels. Our Social Worker and Experienced Social Worker roles align with the national
Professional Capability Framework (PCF) for Social Workers , which provides a robust structure for all local authorities to use as a way of standardising professional capabilities and provides a clear career pathway. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide you with an achievable, clear pathway for your career; to enable you as a practitioner to reflect and identify your own practice and development on the PCF pathway. If successful in being shortlisted for interview, your experience, skills, and knowledge will be assessed against the PCF domains, and if found appointable, this will determine your appointment to either the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker level (Grade G). With ongoing learning and support from your line manager, those appointed as a Social Worker will be able to evidence incremental learning and submit an application in due course for progression to the Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) via a portfolio of supporting evidence against the PCF framework. What we can offer you
We are committed to your
continuous professional development , doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers. We offer
26 days annual leave , plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service. Flexible working opportunities
are available, including part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours, and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss further at interview). Opportunity to enter a
generous Local Government Pension Scheme . As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages, and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Social Worker has never been more attractive. If you are currently living, working, or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions,
relocation support
of up to £10,000 may be available.
Visa sponsorship
may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.
Please note:
At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications . If you have any queries about the role or would like an informal discussion, please contact Nicky Hooper, Team Manager, 07471683132 or
nicky.hooper@devon.gov.uk . Does the job role include personal care?:
No Working Patterns:
TBC Essential details:
Please click here to view the Grade F Social Worker Job Description. Please click here to view the Grade G Experienced Social Worker Job Description. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive and safe environment. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality, and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our
Equality and Diversity webpages . Happy to Talk Flexible Working
- The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours, etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the
Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit
our Working for Devon page . This role requires a DBS disclosure.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
