Social Worker - Children & Families Team

Ackerman Pierce; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the social work sector is seeking a Child Protection Social Worker in Devon. The role offers flexible working hours and a supportive team culture within Devon County Council, which is focusing on improving outcomes for families. Candidates must be SWE registered and have at least 3 years of experience in the UK social care industry. Benefits include free onsite parking and competitive pay rates that exceed most surrounding areas.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Role progression opportunities

Training for staff

Qualifications

• Must be SWE registered and have at least 3 years of post-qualifying experience.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB certification required, which can be obtained.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor social care needs of individuals and families.
• Devise care plans based on individual needs and risks.
• Manage a case load and ensure effective care service delivery.
• Work with long-term Children in Need and Child Protection plans.

Skills

Social care assessment

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Transport capability

Computer literacy

Education

SWE Registration

3 years post-qualifying experience

Job description

Salary: £38 / Hour
Job type: Day-to-Day Cover
Location: Devon

Social Worker – Children & Families Team

We are looking to recruit a Child Protection Social Worker within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well‑structured and organised team that is looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Devon is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focused on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast‑paced and supportive team within Devon County Council.

Main duties include:

• Assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and arrange the provision of appropriate care services.
• Experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families.
• Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people.
• Required to manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness.
• Be able to assess risks, needs and information, and recognise problems.
• Must be computer literate and have basic numeracy skills.
• Must be able to fulfil transport requirements.
• Working with longer‑term Children in Need, children subject to Child Protection plans including PLO.

Benefits of Working with Devon County Council:

Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE Registration
• 3 years post‑qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Devon please contact George Willett or email your updated CV to us today.