Permanent
Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week,
We are excited to offer this new opportunity to further develop our practice focused career pathway for Social Workers. Here in Devon, we are passionate about developing people and committed to achieving excellence in practice, based on what matters to people.
The role of the Advanced Social Worker is key to driving best practice and supporting our teams to deliver the best outcomes alongside people.
Briefing Presentation
Please click the video below to watch our briefing presentation, which gives you further information on the Advanced Social Worker role:
Briefing Session
We will be holding a briefing session for the Advanced Social Worker role, which we encourage you to attend. This session will give you further information on the role and also enable you to ask any questions you may have.
This session is being held via Microsoft Teams on the following date:
If you would like to book onto this session, please email us at adultcarerecruitment@devon.gov.uk by midday on Monday, 31st July 2023 so we can send you the link to attend.
About the Team / Area
We have the following opportunity to be an Advanced Social Worker:
The successful applicant will join an established social care team, which is part of a larger, co-located and integrated community service, that includes community nursing and community therapy, working across a large geographical area - Braunton, Lynton/Lynmouth, Ilfracombe, South Molton/Chulmleigh. The main focus of the work is older adults, adults with physical disabilities, adults with learning disabilities.
There will be a need to be flexible in supporting workers with a wider range of casework, as the team work with a significant number of community partners, including Primary Care, voluntary/charitable sector, home care and care home providers, health specialists, mental health, etc.
The work is varied, challenging and interesting and will provide an opportunity (for the right candidate) to make a significant difference, in terms of driving practice change/improvement and informing service development. The locality has much to offer for all ages, with a mixture of urban and rural living and a wide variety of activities on offer.
Delivering services, based on what matters most to people, is at the very heart of what we do. Committed to championing high standards of professional practice both within the team and across the area you will be:
Join Us and Experience…
Join us to progress your career, have a voice, enjoy autonomy and a platform to share your knowledge and experience with others to inspire, encourage, and lead professional practice.
Be recognised. Be valued. Be heard… and be celebrated.
We are committed to ensuring a person-centred culture, putting people at the forefront of what we do. Both as a local authority, and as an employer, we adopt a forward-thinking, proactive approach to continuously shaping and delivering innovative professional practice and workforce solutions. We are passionate about championing and promoting better ways of working for our people, those who we support and our communities across Devon.
About You
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for the next exciting step in your career? Do you want to be a part of an organisation that is committed to investing in people, and investing in practice?
If you answered yes and have the following experience, we want to hear from you:
Investing in People & Practice
Our core values underpin organisational culture and vision, which we embed into authentic, committed, and inspirational management and leadership. Our progression and development routes are designed to help you shape a career path that suits your individual goals. We will be here to support you every step of the way in your continued professional development.
We asked our current Advanced Social Workers what they enjoy about the role:
“I have been extremely well supported by my Manager and work very closely and positively with the Managers in the Team. I feel very enthusiastic about the role, and I feel really fortunate to have been offered it!”
“I am very happy to have been appointed and enjoying the role. I have felt a real sense of achievement and progression within the role, I have the space to be able to understand the workers and the other teams we work closely alongside. This role gives me the opportunity to think creatively and work towards solutions whilst supporting the overall wellbeing of the team”.
Join us and make a difference where it matters most.
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.
For further information on this role please contact Tina Ramage on 07970 261964 / tina.ramage@devon.gov.uk or Des Hutchins on 07854 799438 / desmondhutchins@nhs.net
Interviews are due to be held on 21st August 2023.
Job Description
We will also consider applications for this opportunity on a secondment basis up to 12 months. Please confirm agreement from your manager before applying.
What we can offer you
Working for Devon County Council has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.
In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer: