Advanced Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention (North & Mid Devon)

Caritas Recruitment; Pilton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation/commuter allowance

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Team in North & Mid Devon, balancing frontline practice with leadership duties. You will work with a restorative, child-centred approach and support the professional growth of colleagues.

You will lead complex cases, mentor staff, and promote evidence-based practice within a multi-agency setting, contributing to improved outcomes for children and families with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration is mandatory.
• Right to Work in the UK is required.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying experience in statutory Children's Services.
• Experience with complex needs in children and families.
• Experience mentoring or coaching within teams.
• Evidence of post-qualifying training and development.
• Ability to lead and influence high-quality social work practice.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex cases involving children and families with significant needs.
• Undertaking in-depth assessments and intervention planning.
• Providing mentoring, coaching and supervision to colleagues.
• Supporting students, newly qualified and less experienced Social Workers.
• Promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
• Collaborating within a multi-agency environment to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team coordination

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Devon County Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Team in North & Mid Devon, balancing frontline practice with leadership duties. You will work with a restorative, child-centred approach and support the professional growth of colleagues.

You will lead complex cases, mentor staff, and promote evidence-based practice within a multi-agency setting, contributing to improved outcomes for children and families with complex needs.