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Learning Hub Lead Officer - Diocese of Exeter
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £35,000 per annum
Location: Exeter, EX1 1HS Grow in Prayer I Make New Disciples I Serve the People of Devon with Joy Learning Hub Lead Officer - 3 Year Fixed Term Pray, Grow, Serve 2035 is our 10-year strategic plan based on the Diocese of Exeter’s vision to grow in prayer, make new disciples and serve the people of Devon with joy. To do this we want to develop a culture of lifelong learning, to be equipped and enabled, and to be missional in our DNA. The learning hub will be the place everyone turns to for inspiration, for courses and information, and to find that next step that might help us grow as we respond to God’s call on our lives. Once we have developed the learning hub, we will join a diocesan consortium sharing content, learning, and continuing the development of our hubs to meet our changing needs. The Learning Hub Lead Officer will be instrumental in the introduction of the new learning hub, helping us to shape it and populate it before co-ordinating its launch. They will support trainers in translating existing courses into online offerings, and themselves design and develop new self-directed learning opportunities. They will enable us to target courses to key groups in the diocese and track the learning of individuals so that we can support their lifelong learning more effectively. The Learning Hub Lead Officer will combine confidence in using learning platforms with an understanding of how adults learn and how to engage new participants. They will collaborate widely across departments in the diocesan offices who may want to use the platform for their courses and content. In particular they will work closely with the Communications Team to enable integration with a newly constructed website and the diocesan social media campaigns. The Diocese of Exeter is currently operating a hybrid pattern of office- and home-based working; as we emerge from the pandemic, the normal place of work will be diocesan offices in central Exeter with the possibility of some home working if requested. There is the expectation of occasional travel throughout the county of Devon (including Plymouth and Torbay), occasionally on evenings and at weekends. For an informal conversation about this role please contact Kerry Gilbert, Head of Formation, 07415 774378, kerry.gilbert@exeter.anglican.org This role is funded through Church Commissioners’ funding available for up to five years in support of the Pray, Grow, Serve 2035 programme. The appointment is therefore offered on a fixed term contract for an initial period of up to three years. Any extension would be subject to the continuation of funding and is not guaranteed. All applications will be processed through the Church of England Pathways Recruitment website. If you would like to find out more information including Role Description and Person Specification and to apply for the role, then please follow the link to the Church of England Pathways recruitment website: Apply Now – Lay Platform Hub Lead Officer Closing date for applications: Sunday 13 September 2026.
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Children's Supervising (Liaison) Social Worker - Mockingbird, Fostering
- North Devon, Mid Devon
- Full Time
- £39,862 - £44,075 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. Click here to view the Job Description. 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 6 September 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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Multi-Sensory Worker
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £26,824 - £28,598 per annum
This is a countywide service, and will involve travel. We have a vacancy for 12 month fixed term maternity cover. The Multi-Sensory Impairment Service are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic individual who has a passion for working with children. We work directly with children and young people who are registered Deafblind and assessed as requiring specialist one to one support. Our support covers the following areas: Orientation and mobility Communication Learning and development Complex Healthcare We are looking to recruit to our team to provide support for deafblind children and young people both in their education setting and in a social capacity, supporting them to access to a wide range of activities. As a service we aim to provide consistency for the young people we support and work closely with other professionals to provide this. We cover a variety of sessions including; school day, evenings, weekends and school holidays. The role of an Multi-Sensory Worker will include supporting our children and young people in all aspects of daily living. Many of our Children and young people have additional needs beyond their deafblind status and a caring nature, respecting their privacy and dignity while delivering personal care and supporting with medication is essential. About you We are always interested in people who have current relevant qualifications such as British Sign Language or experience with communication techniques. We will support you in your on-going development within the role, providing comprehensive training with a child centred approach. You will support children to reach agreed personal goals and outcomes through engaging them to make choices and decisions. You will have experience of working with children You may have experience of working in an education or care setting You will have a can-do approach You will have the ability to engage and build positive relationships with children & young people You will contribute to a team ethos You should have a willingness to work towards additional qualifications such as British Sign Language. Please note that the ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role. Additional information The salary range for this role is £26,824 to £28,598 per annum (subject to 2026-27 NJC pay review - pending) Attracting enhanced rates of pay for weekend working, hourly rate £20.85 rising to £22.23 for Saturdays and £27.80 rising to £29.64 for Sundays and bank holidays. Devon County Council We offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of young people and their families in Devon. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Generous annual leave allowance. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services. Auto enrolment onto our Devon County Council Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme. A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain benefits such as, ‘cycle for work’ and health screenings. DBS information This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure. Interviews will be held on 25/09/2026 If you do not hear back within 7 days of the closing date then you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure, when completing your application form, that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Candidates may find it helpful to download the HMRC app, which can provide an accessible summary of your employment history with dates to support your application . We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date if a sufficient amount of applications have been received, so we recommend applying early. Note: We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required. If you think that you have these qualities and are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you. For an informal chat please contact Nikki Hewlett, on nikki.hewlett@devon.gov.uk How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please click Apply Now to see the Job Description. 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 . For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council Happy to Talk Flexible Working - 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 . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Reference: REQ010452
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