Adult Community Social Worker — Flexible, Home-Based

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Home-based working

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our Integrated Adult Community Social Care team. You’ll support adults aged 17+ to live safely and independently in their communities, with a focus on transitions from children's services and collaboration with health and care partners.

This remote role involves travel within England and Wales, potential overnight stays, and monthly in-person team meetings at County Hall, Exeter.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker (HCPC registered)
• Positive, motivated, commitment to high-quality practice
• Skilled in building effective professional relationships
• Confident working across health and social care systems

Responsibilities

• Undertake care act assessments and reviews
• Support MCA compliant decision making
• Support individuals detained under MHA 1983/2007 through discharge pathways
• Complete Court of Protection Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards applications
• Prepare mental health tribunal statements/reports and attend meetings
• Possibly act as Social Supervisor and write quarterly MOJ reports
• Safeguard adults at risk of abuse or neglect
• Work in a strengths-based, person-centred way
• Collaborate with agencies to identify funding streams
• Build partnerships to promote independence and safe living in the community

Skills

Relationship building

Cross-health-and-social-care work

Motivated and positive

Education

Social Work qualification (HCPC registered)

Job description

Devon County Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our Integrated Adult Community Social Care team. You’ll support adults aged 17+ to live safely and independently in their communities, with a focus on transitions from children's services and collaboration with health and care partners.

This remote role involves travel within England and Wales, potential overnight stays, and monthly in-person team meetings at County Hall, Exeter.