Social Worker - Disabled Children Service

Devon County Council; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme and well

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at 900+ retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Hybrid working

Job summary

Devon County Council's Disabled Children's Service in Mid & East Devon is seeking a Social Worker to support disabled children and their families. You will carry out high-quality assessments, advocate for children, and work with partner agencies to secure the right support.

You will build strong relationships, apply restorative approaches, and contribute across statutory responsibilities. A recognised Social Work qualification, SWE registration, ASYE completion, a full UK driving licence, and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of legislation, policy and best practice relating to children's social work.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and partner agencies.
• Experience of working within statutory social care, including multi-agency and court settings.
• A recognised Social Work qualification, Social Work England registration, and successful completion of ASYE.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills., A suitable DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality assessments.
• Work with partner agencies to help families access the right support.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and partners.
• Advocate for Devon's children and young people.
• Work across statutory responsibilities, including safeguarding and care planning.
• Apply restorative approaches in practice.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Relationship building

Statutory social care

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

ASYE

Communication skills

DBS check

Driving licence

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Looking for a role where your social work skills can make a lasting difference? Join our Disabled Children's Service in Mid & East Devon and help disabled children and young people stay safe, feel supported and reach their potential. You'll work alongside families and a supportive team, building relationships that put children and young people at the heart of every decision., As a Social Worker in our service, you will bring your knowledge and confidence to a role where relationships matter. You will work alongside disabled children, young people and their families, listening to their views and helping shape support around their individual needs. Your varied caseload will give you the opportunity to use your skills across a range of statutory responsibilities. You will build strong relationships, carry out high-quality assessments and work with partner agencies to help families access the right support at the right time. There's room to bring creativity to your practice, building on children's and families' strengths and using restorative approaches. Through high-quality social work, you'll help children and young people thrive and make a lasting difference to their lives.

You will be a strong advocate for Devon's children and young people, working creatively and flexibly to help them reach their full potential. You will bring:

• Strong knowledge of legislation, policy and best practice relating to children's social work.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, families and partner agencies.
• Experience of working within statutory social care, including multi-agency and court settings.
• A recognised Social Work qualification, Social Work England registration, and successful completion of ASYE.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills., A suitable DBS check.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Confidence and fluency in spoken English.

We work with disabled children, young people and their families to understand what matters to them and provide specialist support. Our work spans the full range of statutory social work responsibilities, from assessments, child in need and child protection to children in care and the transition to adulthood. You will work closely with colleagues across health, education, care and community services, bringing together the right support for each child and family. Together, we help children and young people build on their strengths and reach their full potential. If you're passionate about working alongside disabled children and their families, this is an opportunity to bring your skills to a supportive team that shares your commitment to making a meaningful difference.

• 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.

The salary will be determined by qualifications, skills and experience. Please refer to the relevant Job Descriptions and salary ranges below:

• : £40,444
• per annum
• : £41,177 - £48,738
• per annum
• Plus an additional £2,000 retention payment.

Working in Children's Social Care at Devon County Council In return for the skills and commitment you bring, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase more
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

, including hybrid working

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at 900+ retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme