Make an impact where it matters the most - Children and Families Service.
About Us
Our Children & Families Service works within a demanding yet highly rewarding environment where we support children in need, safeguard those at risk, and manage legal proceedings and care arrangements. Through restorative practice, we work closely with children and their families to achieve long term, positive outcomes. At the core of our work is a commitment to building safer, healthier, and happier environments for children and young people across Devon. To achieve this, we develop supportive partnerships that encourage children and families to discover individual strengths and capabilities.
Our Exeter Team is based at County Hall, just a short walk from the city centre. The location offers free on-site parking and excellent nearby transport links, making it easily accessible. Exeter itself is a stunning cathedral city, renowned for its vibrant culture and academic excellence as the home of a prestigious university. Nestled close to Dartmoor, Exmoor, and the breathtaking Jurassic Coast, the city also boasts fantastic shopping, dining, and cultural experiences, making it a truly inspiring place to work and live.
About the Role
As an Experienced Social Worker who models high standards of professional practice and will be used to working at pace, within a high pressurised environment. The casework will be varied, and you will be working creatively to promote positive long-term change. You will understand the importance of providing good quality assessments to ensure improved consistent outcomes for our children, young people, families and carers.
About You
Advocating for the children and young people of Devon, you will work creatively and flexibly to promote positive long-term change, ensuring permanence from the outset. 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’s in it for you?
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