Team: Assessment & Intervention - Exeter & East, County Hall.
3 x Full-time posts available (37 hours per week)
We have a fantastic opportunity for three dynamic and experienced Social Workers to join our Assessment and Intervention Service as Advanced Social Workers, in our Exeter and East Devon teams.
If you are looking to take the next step in your Social Work career and can bring strong assessment skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families the we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As an Advanced Social Worker, you will be responsible for managing a smaller, but more complex caseload, with the key objective of improving the outcomes for some of the most vulnerable young people and families in East & Mid Devon.
To achieve this you will champion relationship-based Social work alongside a commitment to continual development and improvement within your team. You will be confident and competent at demonstrating reflective learning whilst encouraging positive change for children and families in your area.
Assessment and Intervention is a busy, fast-paced service where you will be working with children and young people with a complexity of needs whilst undertaking in-depth assessments.
Alongside this, you will work closely with your Team Manager to assist with the day-to-day operations of your team, providing support, supervision and mentoring to Social Work colleagues.
By building supportive, trusting and professional relationships you will contribute to an effective and efficient service, making a positive difference to children and families in Devon.
Skills and Experience
Our Advanced Social Workers provide a lead social work role within each of our teams, supporting the development of good evidence-based practice. With substantial post-qualifying experience and the ability to demonstrate that you’re working in line with the BASW PCF framework, you will:
1. Demonstrate the ability to work holistically with families, supporting children with complex needs within a multi-agency environment
2. Have evidence of substantial post-qualifying training and development
3. Be able to lead improvement and challenge the quality of social care practice in a constructive manner
4. You will also need to either be a Practice Educator or willing to undertake the relevant training at the earliest opportunity
5. Champion high standards of professional social work practice
6. Encourage and support opportunities for reflection and learning, delivering on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring to unqualified/alternatively qualified staff, students, and less experienced social workers
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to progress in their social work career. Assessment & Intervention is a challenging, yet incredibly rewarding environment where you will see first-hand, the positive impact our dedicated teams have on the future of Children and Young People in Devon.
This role is currently eligible for an annual Retention payment of £2,000 per annum pro rata.
Children’s Social Care at Devon County Council
Devon County Council is currently on an ambitious journey of cultural change. We're continuing to embed and relational ways of working and we believe that for most, the family home is the best place for children to live and thrive.
There are many benefits to joining Devon County Council and in exchange for your dedication, skills and experience we can offer a number of employee benefits including:
7. Generous annual leave, and the ability to purchase additional annual leave
8. Ongoing learning and development opportunities through our Social Work Academy
9. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services
10. We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible
11. Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform
12. Free onsite parking.
13. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
14. Cycle to work scheme
15. Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme