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Mockingbird Supervising Social Worker (North & Mid)
- North Devon, Mid Devon
- Full Time
- £41,177 - £45,529 p.a
Bring your skills and passion to a team that’s transforming foster care in Devon. We’re looking for a full-time Supervising Social Worker (Liaison Worker ) to join our innovative Mockingbird Constellation covering North & Mid Devon and based at Taw View in Barnstaple. The Mockingbird Team uses the pioneering Mockingbird Family Model (MFM) to create sustainable foster care communities. Foster carers are connected through a network of satellite homes, supported by a central hub home that provides resources, guidance, and emotional support - mirroring the strength and resilience of an extended family. As a Supervising Social Worker (Liaison Worker), you will work across the network of the hub and satellite homes, building and maintaining positive connections alongside a network of valuable support. As someone who knows what good foster care looks like, you will be responsible for: Providing high quality and timely assessments, ensuring children and young people in Devon are receiving the highest level of foster care Supporting foster carers within the Mockingbird constellation, offering regular supervision and completion of carer annual reviews Facilitating connections between satellite homes and the hub home through the promotion of stability, collaboration, and community among carers Undertaking unannounced visits to Foster carers Facilitating monthly Mockingbird carer coffee mornings Attending and supporting Mockingbird family activities Working closely with other childcare teams and professionals to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children Attending meetings – including child in care reviews, risk assessment, stability meetings Presenting to fostering panel Our Mockingbird team plays a vital role in Devon County Council’s commitment as a corporate parent by building resilient support networks and safe, nurturing placements where children can thrive. Your skills and experience will include: A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England Satisfactory completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Social work practice that is of a high standard and in line with statutory obligations, with exceptional recording and planning skills Experience of working within social care, including working in a multi-agency and court environment, with knowledge of fostering regulations A high-level of written and verbal communication skills* The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work The ability to successfully manage complex situations. A valid UK driving licence and access to a car* *Exceptions may apply under the Equality Act This is a challenging, yet very rewarding environment where you can make a crucial contribution to the lives of some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Devon. We are looking for individuals who are strong in partnership working, are able to think creatively and are not afraid to try new things. Working for Devon County Council In return for the vital contribution that you make, we have some fantastic employee benefits available, including: Generous annual leave, & the ability to purchase additional annual leave. Free onsite parking. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services. We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform. Cycle to work scheme. Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Mockingbird Team Manager: George Maddocks - george.maddocks@devon.gov.uk . Applications close on 25 October 2026 . Interviews may take place throughout our recruitment campaign, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment as this advert may close early. Internal Applicants: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please Note: At this time, we are only accepting applications from candidates who are currently residing in the UK and are unable to consider overseas applications. Additional Information 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. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . Happy to Talk Flexible Working . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . This role requires a DBS disclosure. REQ010455 - Children's Social Care
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Temporary Teaching Assistant - Doddiscombsleigh Primary School (United Schools' Learning Partnership)
- Devon
- Part Time
- £13.48 - £13.70 per hour
This post is 10 hours per week Wednesday and Thursday 1.30 - 3.30pm, Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Doddiscombsleigh Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, talented, resilient and committed person to encourage, motivate and support children in school. School work is rewarding and satisfying with no two days the same. You will ultimately be part of a team ensuring a safe and happy learning environment for all children. This post is Fixed Term to the end of the Summer term 2026. You will be required to work 1:1 with children in KS2 and also include lunchtime cover on a Friday. You will work under direct supervision of the teacher to support access to learning. You will need: To be calm but firm and enjoy working with children A minimum qualification at GCSE Maths and English. Experience of working in a classroom situation or a qualification as a Teaching Assistant Have good, courteous communication skills Our whole team is motivated, supportive, hard-working and dedicated and we value a new colleague who is passionate about learning, highly organised, with a great sense of humour. Our highly successful federation is a popular choice with children, parents and staff and our schools boast a friendly and welcoming environment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please visit the school website to view our Safeguarding Policy. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Closing date and time: 12 noon on Thursday 15th October 2026
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Teacher of Maths - Tiverton High School (Blackdown Education Partnership)
- Mid Devon, Devon
- Term Time
- MPS / UPS
Teacher of Maths We are looking to appoint a high quality, enthusiastic Teacher of Maths to start as soon as possible. This is a fixed term contract to end on 31 August 2027 due to a temporary increase in workload. If you have the desire to make a real difference to the lives of young people and want to join a team of highly dedicated staff, then we would love to hear from you. We would welcome applications from all levels of experience. Tiverton High School is one of 14 secondary schools in the Blackdown Education Trust and is a wonderful inclusive secondary school in the beautiful town of Tiverton and at the heart of its community. Staff at Tiverton High School do not underestimate the responsibility that we have to educate and care for our young people so that they can thrive and achieve great things. The safety and well-being of every child in our care is our highest priority. We are committed to creating a nurturing and secure environment where all students feel valued, respected and supported. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, and we work tirelessly to ensure that our school is a safe place for learning, growth and development. We can offer : A supportive team, both in the school and the wider trust Access to networking events across the wider trust Opportunities for training and development Personal day entitlement (applicable after one year's service) Staff wellbeing offer, including access to counselling Cycle to work scheme This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview. References: References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview. Data Protection Act: Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. It will be disclosed within the school for security and administration. For further information, or to apply please visit https://www.eteach.com/careers/tiverton-devon Closing time is 12.00pm on Friday 23rd October 2026
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