Permanent
Full or part-time, up to 37 hours per week
We’re seeking passionate social workers to teams across Devon to support our children and young people. This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful and positive relationships with children, young people, and families; working closely with them to achieve positive outcomes that are family led, built on strengths, and achieve safety and stability keeping them safe through their childhood and beyond. You will be an advocate for the children and young people you are working with, ensuring each child has an active, up-to-date plan, and young people are supported as they transition to adulthood.
We have opportunities available across Devon in our Permanency & Transition, Children & Families, Initial Response and Disabled Childrens Services teams.
Our career pathway
We have a clear career pathway aligned to the BASW Professional Capability Framework (PCF) for Social Workers, and have vacancies available at Social Worker (grade F) and Experienced Social Worker (grade G) level.
As a Social Worker, you will be provided with support and guidance from more experienced colleagues and your Team Manager to develop your practice and grow your confidence in your role. When you’re ready, you’ll have the opportunity to progress into an Experienced Social Worker role through assessment of a portfolio at a progression panel.
Experienced Social Workers handle more complex children’s plans, and you will confidently carry out your duties to safeguard the wellbeing of Devon’s children. You may even support colleagues at the early stages of their social work career.
Rest assured, we’ll help you to grow your career with us – whether you’re interested in going into management or staying in frontline practice as an Advanced Social Worker, we will support you.
To find out more about a career in social work in Devon visit our Working for Devon webpages
Individual career assessments and support plans which are completed through the existing appraisal process and give you detailed plan to enable successful career progression. Secondments and opportunities are also available to help you progress in your career
About you
If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care), we can support you to transition into children and families social work through our six-month development programme, supported by our Social Work Academy.
What we can offer you
We have an exceptionally supportive and stable management team that offer a good level of supervision so you can critically reflect on your practice on a regular basis. Group supervisions are also offered, allowing you to learn from your colleagues and grow the strength of your social work practice together.
In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including:
Continuing Professional Development Days in line with your personal Learning and Development Plan.
If you’re moving to Devon to join us, we may be able to offer you a generous relocation package up to £8,000 – there’s never been a better time to make the move!
*If you have not undertaken the ASYE programme, please contact Rachel Nall, Principal Social Worker to discuss your options.
** Effective from the 1st April 2022
South: Mimi Taylor
North: Fran Giblin
Exeter: Corrina Bryant
Mid and East: Sara Gullick
Please indicate on your application form your team and location preferences.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car (exceptions may apply under the Equality Act).
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
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. Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
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.