Advanced Social Worker | Assessment Team | South and West Devon | £42 ph + £150 accommodation

Tripod Partners; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic social work agency is seeking an Advanced Social Worker to join their Assessment Team in South & West Devon. This role involves mentoring colleagues, managing a reduced caseload of high-risk families, and contributing to service excellence in children's social care. The ideal candidate will have a relevant social work qualification and experience in leadership. Competitive pay at £42ph with additional accommodation allowance available.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to various social work jobs

Prompt payroll

Free DBS compliance service

£500 referral fee

Qualifications

• Experience in children's social care with a focus on high-risk families.
• Ability to lead assessments and mentoring activities.
• Proven track record of contributing to service development.

Responsibilities

• Hold a reduced caseload focused on complex needs.
• Lead and contribute to high-quality assessments.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to staff.
• Support the Team Manager with daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Assessment

Complex needs management

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Job description

Overview

Devon – Advanced Social Worker - Assessment Team - £42ph + £150 weekly accommodation allowance

• Location: South & West Devon
• Role: Advanced Social Worker – Children & Families
• Pay: Competitive, with up to £150 commuter/accommodation allowance available per week*
• Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed Term / Agency *
• (Allowance - Ends 01 January 2026)

About the role

Make a lasting difference in children’s lives — while growing your leadership career.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and motivated Advanced Social Worker to join our Assessment Team in South & West Devon. This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership role where you’ll support frontline practice, mentor colleagues, and contribute to service excellence across children’s social care.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold a reduced caseload focusing on complex needs and high-risk families.
• Lead and contribute to high-quality assessments and informed decision-making.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and on-the-job training to students, ASYEs, and alternatively qualified staff.
• Promote a culture of best practice, reflection, and learning within the team.
• Support the Team Manager with the day-to-day operations of the service.
• Actively contribute to service development through leadership and constructive challenge.

Benefits

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fee

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or send your CV to [e-mail]