Social Worker – Tiverton and Cullompton CHSCT

Proud to Care Devon; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Proud to Care Devon is offering Social Worker positions at Grade F and Experienced Social Worker at Grade G levels, emphasizing a supportive career pathway aligned with the national Professional Capability Framework. Successful candidates will enjoy flexible working options, generous annual leave, and the opportunity for career progression within a vibrant community.

Benefits

26 days annual leave increasing to 31 days after 5 years

Flexible working options including part-time and homeworking

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Relocation support of up to £10,000

Visa sponsorship for relocation may be available

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge assessed against the PCF domains.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervision from line manager.
• Involvement in a clear career pathway within PCF framework.

Skills

Fluency in spoken English

Education

Relevant Social Work qualification

Job description

We have implemented the first phase of a new Social Worker Career Pathway within our Adults Services, with vacancies available at the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) levels. Our roles align with the national Professional Capability Framework (PCF) for Social Workers, which standardizes professional capabilities and provides a clear career pathway.

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide an achievable, clear career pathway, enabling practitioners to reflect on and develop their practice within the PCF framework.

If shortlisted for interview, your experience, skills, and knowledge will be assessed against the PCF domains. If deemed appointable, this will determine your appointment to either the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) level.

With ongoing support from your line manager, appointed Social Workers can evidence incremental learning and may apply for progression to the Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) via a portfolio of supporting evidence against the PCF framework.

Does the job role include personal care?: No

Working Patterns:

TBC

Essential details:

What we can offer you

We are committed to your continuous professional development, offering excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice with your line manager and peers.

We offer 26 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
Flexible working options include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed hours, and homeworking (subject to role needs – discuss at interview).

You will have the opportunity to join a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

Devon offers top schools, vibrant cities, scenic coastlines, and countryside, making it an attractive place to live and work as a Social Worker.

If you currently reside, work, or study in the UK and wish to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions, relocation support of up to £10,000 may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation package. Please note, overseas applications are not considered at this time.

For further information, please contact Jonathan Hawkins at [e-mail]

View the Grade F Social Worker Job Description

View the Grade G Experienced Social Worker Job Description

Devon County Council embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive, safe environment. We welcome applications from individuals committed to stopping discrimination, challenging inequality, and promoting diversity. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, part-time, and condensed hours.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role requires confidence and fluency in spoken English.

Personal data collected will be processed according to our privacy notice.

For more about working for Devon, visit our Working for Devon page.

This role requires a DBS disclosure.