Social Worker - Assessment & Family Support | £5k Welcome

Devon County Council; Topsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome payment

Retention payment

Free onsite parking

Flexible working arrangements

LGPS

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Relationship building

Experience in social care

ASYE completion

Written & verbal communication

Education

Social work qualification & registration (SW England)

Job description

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.