Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Care
Location: County Hall, Exeter
Full Time Salary: £39,862 - £47,181 per annum
Team: Children Looked After, Corporate Parenting
We are looking for Experienced Social Workers with a passion for making positive changes for the Children and Young People in Devon to join our Children Looked After (CLA) Team in Exeter & East Devon - a team that's making a real difference, every single day.
We believe that home is where the heart is - and for most children, that means staying with their families, supported by strong, local networks and place-based support. When long-term care is needed, we work hard to deliver permanence from day one, our dedicated CLA team implement restorative practice and relational ways of working, to support children in building lifelong connections with their families and communities.
About the Role
As an Experienced Social Worker within Children Looked After you will be supported by a stable, knowledgeable and experienced management team.
Leading by example you will
Model high standards of professional working
Handle a varied caseload with a focus on long-term positive change
Deliver high-quality assessments that shape children's futures
Work collaboratively across agencies to ensure the best outcomes
This is your chance to be part of something meaningful - to change lives, build futures, and help develop a brighter tomorrow for Devon's Children in Care.
About You
This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your creativity, resilience, and compassion will help promote long-term, positive change.
Driven by purpose, your skills and experience will include:
A recognised social work qualification & SWE registration
Completion of your ASYE
Experience in multi-agency and court settings
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A deep understanding of children's social work legislation and theory
A commitment to putting children at the heart of everything you do
Ready to Make a Real Difference?
To find out more about working in our Children Looked After team or for further information on the role, please contact CLA, Exeter & East Team Manager - Dani Arrowsmith for a friendly, informal chat :
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The closing date for this vacancy is 26 October 2025. Apply early to avoid disappointment - the vacancy may close before this date if a sufficient number of applications are submitted.
This role is currently eligible for a retention payment of £2,000 per annum pro rata (terms & conditions apply).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £39,862.00-£47,181.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Store discount
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REQ008480