Advanced Social Worker — Hybrid Practice Leader

Devon County Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave: 26–31 days

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Relocation assistance up to £8,000

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking an Advanced Social Worker to join our Community Team in West Devon, covering Ivybridge, Kingsbridge and Tavistock and Hospital Discharge Teams. Based at The Byre, Yealmpton, with hybrid working options and a minimum of three days in the office, you'll lead complex cases and support colleagues.

You'll deputise for the Team Manager, chair safeguarding meetings, mentor colleagues and promote high standards of practice; apply legal literacy and social work legislation

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Social Worker with experience in adult social care.
• Experience in leadership, mentoring and coaching.
• Strong safeguarding experience and professional judgement.
• Ability to work across teams and promote high standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Team Manager, supporting effective day-to-day leadership.
• Chair safeguarding meetings, providing confident and informed leadership.
• Supervise, mentor and support colleagues, promoting reflective practice.
• Manage a small but complex caseload with professional judgement.
• Provide expert advice and guidance with knowledge of statutory duties.
• Champion high-quality, person-centred practice and outcomes for people.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

Complex casework

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Qualified & Registered Social Worker

Job description

Devon County Council is seeking an Advanced Social Worker to join our Community Team in West Devon, covering Ivybridge, Kingsbridge and Tavistock and Hospital Discharge Teams. Based at The Byre, Yealmpton, with hybrid working options and a minimum of three days in the office, you'll lead complex cases and support colleagues.

You'll deputise for the Team Manager, chair safeguarding meetings, mentor colleagues and promote high standards of practice; apply legal literacy and social work legislation