Social Worker - Adults (Autism/ADHD) | Hybrid & Flexible

Devon County Council; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Regular supervision

Excellent training offer

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Devon County Council’s Countywide Autism and ADHD Team is seeking a Social Worker to support autistic adults and ADHD adults, improving outcomes and independence in Devon. The role focuses on assessments, planning and multi-agency collaboration within Adult Social Care on a 12-month secondment basis.

You will work with health partners, housing, advocacy and care providers to ensure timely and right-size support for diverse needs, including carers. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with complexity, risk and multi-agency partnerships.
• Commitment to strengths-based and person-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Developing person-centred support plans that deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Managing complex cases involving multiple risks and competing needs.
• Undertaking safeguarding enquiries and applying Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
• Working closely with partner agencies and professional disciplines to coordinate effective support.
• Supporting carers through strengths-based assessment and intervention.
• Promoting independence and reducing barriers to community participation.
• Contributing to service development and the continuous improvement of specialist practice.

Skills

Assessment

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Devon County Council’s Countywide Autism and ADHD Team is seeking a Social Worker to support autistic adults and ADHD adults, improving outcomes and independence in Devon. The role focuses on assessments, planning and multi-agency collaboration within Adult Social Care on a 12-month secondment basis.

You will work with health partners, housing, advocacy and care providers to ensure timely and right-size support for diverse needs, including carers. Hybrid working options are available.