Social Worker - Assessment (Exeter & East)

Devon County Council; Topsham; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 49.000; Tempo pieno

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Flexible working arrangements

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Devon County Council’s Exeter Social Work team is seeking an experienced Social Worker to assess children, plan interventions and support families to achieve positive, lasting change. You will manage a varied caseload and collaborate with partners to safeguard children and promote well-being.

The role emphasises flexible, person-centred practice with a strong commitment to professional development. A Welcome payment of £5,000 and an annual retention payment of £2,000 are available.

Competenze

• Knowledge of legislation, models and theories relevant to children’s social work.
• Ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Experience in social care including multi-agency and court environments.
• Registration with Social Work England and ASYE completion.

Mansioni

• Undertake assessments and determine intervention level to support families.
• Manage a varied caseload and develop Child Protection, Child In Need and Early Help plans.
• Use strengths-based approaches to drive long-term outcomes for children and families.

Conoscenze

Legislation knowledge

Relationship building

Experience in social care

ASYE completion

Written & verbal communication

Formazione

Social work qualification & registration (SW England)

Descrizione del lavoro

Permanent
Full Time 37 hours per week

We’re looking for experienced and passionate Social Workers to join our team in Devon.

Alongside the opportunity to make a real difference to children and families, eligible new starters can receive a Welcome Payment of £5,000 and an annual Retention Payment of £2,000.

About Us

Our Children's Assessment Teams are responsible for undertaking an assessment of a child and determining the level of intervention needed for the family to enable them to make and sustain positive change. This will involve developing Child Protection, Child In Need and Early Help plans for children. Our goal is to make timely interventions ensuring children and their families receive the appropriate services from the right team at the right time.

Based at County Hall, our Exeter Team is within easy reach of the city centre and benefits from free on-site parking, excellent transport connections and a friendly on-site café. Beyond work, Exeter combines the character of a historic cathedral city with vibrant shopping, dining and cultural attractions.

About the Role

As a Social Worker, you will bring confident professional practice to a fast-paced and demanding environment. You will manage a varied caseload, complete high-quality assessments and use creative, strengths-based approaches to support meaningful, long-term change for children, young people, families and carers.

About You

You will be a strong advocate for Devon’s children and young people, working creatively and flexibly to promote positive, lasting change and secure permanence from the outset. You will bring:

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children’s social work
• The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families and other professionals
• Experience in social care, including work within multi-agency and court environments
• A recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Satisfactory completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills

Why Join Us?

We offer a strong package of benefits that recognises your contribution and supports your career and wellbeing:

• £5,000 Welcome payment. A valuable boost as you begin your career with us.
• £2,000 Retention payment per annum pro rata.
• Generous annual leave, and the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Free onsite parking.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities through our Social Work Academy.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need support & a variety of employee well-being services.
• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
• Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

For more information about Working for Devon County Council please visit our Working for Devon page.

We welcome applications from internationally trained and qualified candidates who are now residing in the UK and interested in joining our team.

Thinking of relocating? Subject to qualifying conditions, you may also be eligible for a generous relocation allowance to help you make Devon your home.

For any queries or an informal discussion about this role, please contact Becca Bolitho, [e-mail]

Additional Information

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Social Worker: £40,444* per annum
Experienced Social Worker: £41,177–£48,738* per annum

*Plus an additional £2,000 retention payment.