Make an impact where it matters the most - Children's Social Work in Devon
About the Service
Our Disabled Children’s Service is responsible for managing a wide range of statutory duties working passionately to improve the life chances of disabled children and young people. We work with families who need extra help or specialist support to look after their children and keep them safe. We are able to support children throughout their journey because we work across the full range of statutory work, including assessment, child in need, child protection, children in care and transition to adulthood planning. We work closely with agencies across health, education, care, and community to promote great joined up planning in partnership with children, young people and their families to promote the best possible outcomes.
About the Role
As an Experienced Social Worker, you will be familiar of working in a high pressurised environment, and understand the importance of providing our children and young people with good quality assessments, regular purposeful visits and access to the help and support they need now and in the future. The casework will be varied, and you will be working creatively to promote positive long-term change. You will model social work practice that is of a high standard and in line with statutory obligations as well as championing restorative practice.
About You
You will be an advocate for the children and young people you are working with, ensuring each child feels fully supported. Your skills and experience will include:
1. Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work
2. The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals
3. Experience working within social care, including working in a multi-agency and court environment
4. A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
5. Satisfactory completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
6. A high-level of written and verbal communication skills
What you’ll get in return
In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer some fantastic employee benefits, including:
7. Retention payment of £2,000 per annum pro rata.
8. Generous annual leave, and the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
9. Ongoing learning and development opportunities through our Social Work Academy.
10. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services.
11. We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible
12. Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform
13. Free onsite parking.
14. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
15. Cycle to work scheme
16. Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme