Advanced Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention

Tripod Partners; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local authority is seeking an experienced Advanced Social Worker for the Assessment & Intervention Team in Exeter and East Devon. The role offers up to £46 per hour, a £150 weekly allowance for commuting or accommodation, and a supportive team culture where you'll work closely with families and mentor less experienced staff. You will manage a reduced caseload, complete in-depth assessments, and promote best practices in social work.

Benefits

Up to £46 per hour

£150 weekly allowance for accommodation or travel

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualifying experience at an experienced or advanced level.
• Proven ability to mentor and supervise colleagues.
• Strong understanding of complex safeguarding work.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and professional support to your team.
• Complete in-depth assessments for children and families.
• Support child-focused practice through statutory visits and investigations.

Skills

Mentoring

Complex safeguarding work

Assessments

Multi-agency practice

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Advanced Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Exeter & East Devon | Up to £46 per hour (DOE) £150 weekly commuter/accommodation allowance (for eligible candidates) Full-time | Office-based during duty week

Devon County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention (A&I) Team based in Exeter and East Devon. This is a high-impact role where you’ll work directly with families, support less experienced staff, and help shape the quality of practice in a forward-thinking local authority.

About the Role: As an Advanced Social Worker, you will:

Work closely with your Team Manager to provide day-to-day leadership and professional support to your team.

Manage a reduced caseload to allow time for complex direct work, mentoring, and reflective supervision.

Complete in-depth assessments for children and families with complex needs, ensuring timely interventions and robust safeguarding responses.

Support child-focused practice through statutory visits, emergency responses, and Section 47 investigations.

Provide coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training to newly qualified and less experienced social workers and students.

Promote evidence-based practice and a learning culture through reflective sessions, practice modelling, and quality assurance.

Working Pattern: Duty weeks: 5 days a week in the office (to support face-to-face visits and emergency responses)

Non-duty weeks: 3 days in the office or as required (e.g. for training or team supervision)

What We're Looking For: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE)

Substantial post-qualifying experience, working at an experienced or advanced level

Proven ability to mentor, supervise and support colleagues in their development

Strong understanding of complex safeguarding work, assessments, and multi-agency practice

Evidence of continuous professional development and a commitment to best practice

Why Join Devon A&I? Up to £46 per hour, depending on experience

£150 per week commuter or accommodation allowance (for those living 50+ miles away, with receipts)

Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional growth

Engage in meaningful, complex social work that makes a lasting difference

Be part of a progressive local authority that invests in practice improvement and frontline support

Location: Exeter & East Devon Rate: Up to £46/hour Allowance: £150/week for accommodation or travel (eligible candidates) ️ Start Date: ASAP