Advanced Social Worker - Disabled Children'S Service (Mid And East Devon)

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Discounts at retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Job summary

Devon County Council’s Disabled Children's Service (Mid & East Devon) is seeking an Advanced Social Worker. You will lead complex cases, provide supervision and mentoring, and support robust assessments and court work while guiding less experienced staff in best practice.

You’ll work in a role that blends direct practice with team development, ensuring high-quality outcomes for disabled children and their families through a collaborative, multi-agency approach.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualifying experience in children and families social work.
• Experience with complex statutory casework and court processes.
• Ability to lead, supervise and mentor colleagues.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and professional standards.
• Willingness to undertake Practice Educator training if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality, evidence-based practice and supervise others.
• Undertake and co-work complex cases with robust assessments and risk management.
• Chair practice-based meetings and deputise for the Team Manager as required.
• Contribute to audits, service improvements and day-to-day operations.

Skills

Statutory casework

Court work

Multi-agency collaboration

Supervision & mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Ready to share your experience and help shape excellent social work practice? Join our Disabled Children's Service in Mid & East Devon as an Advanced Social Worker. You'll combine work with children and families with opportunities to mentor colleagues, guide complex decisions and make a lasting difference.

About Us

We work with disabled children, young people and their families to understand what matters to them and provide specialist support. Our work spans the full range of statutory social work responsibilities, from assessments, child in need and child protection to children in care and the transition to adulthood. You will work closely with colleagues across health, education, care and community services, bringing together the right support for each child and family. Together, we help children and young people build on their strengths and reach their full potential.

If you're passionate about working alongside disabled children and their families, this is an opportunity to bring your skills to a supportive team that shares your commitment to making a meaningful difference.

About the Role

As an Advanced Social Worker, you will take a lead role in developing high-quality, evidence-based practice. You will provide professional supervision, coaching and mentoring, helping colleagues build confidence and develop their skills. You will undertake and co-work complex cases, supporting robust assessments, risk management and court work. Alongside the Team Manager, you'll help with day-to-day operational issues, contribute to audits and service improvements, and chair practice-based meetings or deputise when required.

This is an opportunity to stay close to direct practice while developing others, encouraging reflection and sharing learning across the service.

About You

You will have substantial post qualifying experience and be a strong advocate for Devon’s children and young people, working creatively and flexibly to help them reach their full potential. You will bring:

• Substantial experience, including complex statutory casework, multi-agency working and court work.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and practice, with sound professional judgement and a commitment to working alongside children and families.
• Skills in supervision, coaching and mentoring, with experience of supporting colleagues’ learning and improving practice.
• A recognised social work qualification, Social Work England registration and a Practice Educator Award, or willingness to undertake the training at the earliest opportunity.
• Strong communication and assessment skills, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• The salary will be determined by qualifications, skills and experience. Please refer to the Advanced Social Worker job description and person specification for the full requirements of the role.

Working in Children’s Social Care at Devon County Council

In return for the skills and commitment you bring, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase more
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• , including hybrid working
• Discounts at 900+ retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Advanced Social Worker - Disabled Children's Service (Mid and East Devon) • Devon, UK