Social Worker-Children & Families -Devon-Remote

Eden Brown Synergy; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation/commuter allowance £150–

Free DBS check

CV review service

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking a Remote Social Worker to support the Exeter and East Children and Families service across the Devon region. You will provide duty support without caseload responsibility, focusing on timely documentation and clear records during peak duty periods.

The role requires England registration as a Social Worker, and eligibility for remote work. A driving license and access to a car are preferred, with a per-week allowance and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Must be Social Worker England registered.
• Driver with access to own car preferred.
• Remote working allowed.
• 3-month initial contract, 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Complete duty forms and respond to priority requests.
• Update and maintain case files.
• Produce chronologies, case summaries, and other key written documents.
• Support teams with timely, accurate recording during periods of duty demand.

Skills

Social work experience

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Social Work degree (BA/BSc)

Registered Social Worker in England

Job description

Social Worker required for work within the Children & Families Team in the Devon area. Competitive rates of pay up to £38ph, long term contracts in a well managed supportive team. 3 months initial contract 37 hours a week. Fully Remote.

An accommodation/commuter allowance of £150 per week is offered for candidates who fall within the agreed eligibility guidelines.

We are seeking a Social Worker to join our Exeter and East Children and Families service in a non-case holding capacity, providing vital duty support across the service. This role centres on responding to immediate needs and offering timely, practical support to teams during periods of duty demand.

You will be supported by a Duty Manager, who will coordinate the weeks duty tasks and ensure you have clear direction, guidance and support. While you will not hold your own caseload, you will need to be confident in producing clear, concise records, maintaining accurate information, and ensuring all actions are completed promptly and documented appropriately.

If you thrive in a fast paced, solution focused environment and enjoy contributing to a supportive service culture, we would love to hear from you.

Social Worker (Remote Support) – Children & Families

You will work at pace to:

• Complete duty forms and respond to priority requests
• Update and maintain case files
• Produce chronologies, case summaries, and other key written documents
• Support teams with timely, accurate recording during periods of duty demand

You will be supported by a Duty Manager, who will coordinate and guide your workload. This role suits someone confident in written practice, highly organised, and able to bring clarity and structure to fast moving situations.

Due to the nature of the work, we are able to consider applications from candidates interested in carrying out this role remotely.

You will be Social Worker England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK.

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering:

• Dedicated personal and professional service.
• Free DBS check.
• CV review service.
• Interview advice.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Post-placement follow up meetings.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.