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Plumber / Mechanical Fitter - Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Location: Estates Department, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, Devon, EX7, 0NRDevon Partnership Trust have an exciting opportunity to work as a Plumber / Mechanical Fitter as part of a team in the maintenance of building, carpentry and electrical services in healthcare properties.This will involve working in a wide range of healthcare and associated premises in both new and existing buildings. You will work flexibly, using your own initiative and with the minimum amount of supervision.There is an expectation for the appointed candidate to be self-motivated and able to manage their own workflow, as for the majority of the day you will be working on your own, although there will be a requirement to work with other trades from time to time.A full driving licence is an essential requirement due to the geographical area covered.This role is currently subject to Job Evaluation.This role also includes a Recruitment and Retention Premium - for more details please contact the recriuting manager.Main duties of the jobKey responsibilities for the role are to:Plan, organise and prioritise own workflow within a range agreed with the Maintenance Supervisor.To be able to problem solve and diagnose faults to find a solution. Installation and or repair and maintenance of physical assets.Maintain and repair Trust property and equipment.To work under own initiative for the majority of the working day.To be competent in all aspects of Plumbing and Mechanical works and to be able to work on your own or as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Planning and prioritising the workload in conjunction with the Maintenance Supervisor.Compliance with safe systems of work within relevant Health & Safety Regulations.To establish and maintain good relationships and effective team working which will include supporting colleagues in order that the Estates Department is able to provide the full range of high quality estates services to both the Devon Partnership Trust and its client Trusts.Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own work and regularly undertake equipment testing. Participates is surveys and audits and undertakes acceptance and testing of new equipment.About usAbout Devon Partnership TrustWe provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we doOur valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.For questions about the job, contact: Senior Estates Officer, Rod Butler, roderick.butler@nhs.netFor further information and to apply, please click here: Job Advert

Carpenter / Building Operative - Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Location: Estates Department - Langdon Hospital, Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NRDevon Partnership NHS Trust have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Carpenter / Building Operative to join our Estates team at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for the maintenance of building, mechanical and electrical services across a range of healthcare premises. This includes working in both new and existing buildings within the Trust and its client organisations.This role requires a high level of flexibility, confidence and the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision. For the majority of the working day you will operate independently, managing your own workload and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. You will also be required to work collaboratively with other trades on occasion to support wider estates activities.Given the geographical area covered by the Estates team, a full UK driving licence is essential.What Were Looking ForA qualified Carpenter or Building Operative with relevant experience in building maintenance.Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and manage your own diary and workload.Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance and repair tasks.Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively when required.Commitment to safe working practices and compliance with Health & Safety standards.Full UK driving licence (essential).The role also includes a Recruitment and Retention Premium Main duties of the jobKey responsibilities for the role include:Plan, organise and prioritise your own workflow within parameters agreed with the Maintenance Supervisor.Problem-solve and diagnose faults, determining appropriate solutions and carrying out installation, repair and maintenance of physical assets.Maintain and repair Trust property, buildings, fixtures, fittings and associated equipment.Work under your own initiative for the majority of the working day, ensuring tasks are carried out safely and effectively.Demonstrate competency in all aspects of carpentry, working independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team as required.Plan and prioritise workload in conjunction with the Maintenance Supervisor to support service needs.Ensure compliance with safe systems of work and relevant Health & Safety Regulations at all times.Establish and maintain good working relationships, contributing to effective team working and supporting colleagues to ensure a high-quality estates service is provided across Devon Partnership NHS Trust and its client Trusts.Undertake surveys or audits relevant to your work, including the routine testing of equipment. Participate in wider surveys and audits, and support the acceptance and testing of new equipment where required.About usAbout Devon Partnership TrustWe provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we doOur valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.For questions about the job, contact: Senior Estates Officer, Rod Butler, roderick.butler@nhs.netFor further information and to apply, please click here: Job Advert

Specialist Social Worker - Inclusis Ltd (Tide House)

Location: Tide House, Bideford, DevonRole type: Flexible (office based, with some home working)Reporting to: Registered ManagerAbout Tide HouseTide House is a Residential Family Assessment Centre rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (August 2025). We undertake parenting assessments for up to five families placed with us, providing ‘expert evidence’ to support families, local authorities and care proceedings. Families have self-contained accommodation of 1-3 bedrooms, allowing us to support families with multiple parents and children. Tide House utilises relational approaches to support families to care for their children in a safe and consistent way, alongside undertaking the required assessment of them, as directed by the Local Authority or Court.The roleAs a Specialist Social Worker you will typically be responsible for undertaking the parenting assessments of 2-3 families that are placed at Tide House. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that includes Social Workers, Therapists, Assessment Support Workers and Family Key Workers. The team are highly skilled and experienced in supporting families with a wide range of needs, including mental ill-health, substance use, learning disabilities, domestic abuse and past trauma. Alongside undertaking the parenting assessment, you will utilise your social work skills and experience contribute to the wider team learning and development, including weekly meetings that review the ongoing assessment and monitoring levels for each family.This role has an important safeguarding responsibility, both for the families you directly work with and as a contributor to the wider safeguarding culture throughout the organisation. Close support, clear communication and regular recordings all support us to ensure children at Tide House are kept safe and their wellbeing promoted.This role can be undertaken fully in the office or with 2-3 days of home working, depending upon the current stage of assessment. You will be expected to be present, in person, for assessment sessions, delivering ‘Feedback’ and for most multi-agency meetings. The length of the office days can be negotiated to fit around your personal commitments.The successful candidate will have:• As least 3 years post-qualifying experience of working in children’s social work• Experience of undertaking parenting assessments, report writing and Care Proceedings• A trauma-informed approach to working with parents, whilst ensuring a child-focus to the assessment• Experience of engaging families to make positive and sustained change• A commitment to professional developmentWhat we offer at Tide House:A warm, person‑centred organisation making a real difference• A homely, nurturing environment where people feel valued• Small enough for strong relationships, big enough for real opportunities• A supportive culture focused on improving lives every dayClear values and meaningful purpose• Everything we do is centred around safety, wellbeing and getting it right for families• A commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for families through consistent, high quality and relational practice• A shared vision that everyone is part of and contributes toSupportive, visible and experienced leadership• Managers who listen, guide and actively support you• A collaborative multi‑disciplinary approach• Friendly and approachable leadership team• Regular 1:1 and group supervisionRobust, supportive induction• Structured induction programme to help you feel confident in your role• Hands-on learning and guidance from experienced staff• Shadowing shifts and ongoing mentoringSupport for your career progression• We invest in developing your skills and career• Training and qualifications funded (by agreement)• Pathways for progression into different rolesMeaningful rewards• Highly competitive salary• Paid annual leave (33 days for this position)• Paid sick leave• Private healthcare• Company pension• Paid car parking (for this position)• Paid Social Work England registration fees (for social work positions)• Paid flu vaccine• Paid eye care• Annual staff celebration and social eventExcellent IT systems• Bespoke, in-house, case management system• Responsive, in-person IT support• Easy-to-use systems that help you succeed in your role• Tools designed to make your work smoother and more efficientA great working environment• A calm, positive and well-maintained office setting• Tea, coffee and biscuits, as needed!• A team culture built on kindness, respect and collaboration• A supportive atmosphere where everyone looks out for each otherJob descriptionPlease see attached.SafeguardingTide House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Safer recruitment practices are followed to ensure all candidates are suitable to work with vulnerable individuals. This includes robust vetting procedures, comprehensive pre‑employment checks, and an expectation that all staff uphold our safeguarding policies at all times.This role, as it involves regulated activity, will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of identity, scrutiny of employment history, and the gathering of suitable references.Equal opportunitiesTide House is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee is discriminated against directly or indirectly as a result of any protected characteristic. How to applyIf you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, then please contact Karl Knill on 01237 237120.If you would like to apply, then please complete the application form which can be found here: https://forms.office.com/e/VSGzjvtYck

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Advanced Social Worker

North Devon, Devon
Full Time
£45,091 - £49,282 Per Annum

Do it for Devon. Lead with purpose. Empower lives. Thrive in Devon. An exciting new opportunity for a Social Work Advanced Practitioner covering North Devon. Are you a motivated and compassionate Social Work leader looking for a role where your skills can truly make an impact and difference? We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Advanced Social Worker to provide professional and practice leadership across our Adult Social Care services in North Devon's vibrant towns, rural communities, and picturesque coastlines. This role is central to delivering a Prevent, Reduce and Delay approach, supporting people to maximise independence, remain connected to their communities and avoid unnecessary escalation of need. There will be a focus on supporting the teams to strive for best practice and quality assurance. As an Advanced Social Worker you will: Be part of the locality leadership team and work closely with the Principal Social Worker. Offer expert advice and guidance to the team, demonstrating strong legal literacy and a thorough understanding of statutory duties and social work legislation. Be skilled and competent when offering support in cases of high complexity and risk. Demonstrate confidence in working with students and newly qualified staff and those with identified gaps in learning. Offer creative solutions to improve practice and opportunities for reflective learning. Support individual and whole service Safeguarding work. What we can offer you We are committed to your continuous professional development and preceptorship, doing all we can to help you excel in your career and with new and exciting opportunities for career development. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers. We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service. Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions) Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at further at interview) Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme. As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as an Social Work Advanced Practitioner has never been more attractive. For an informal discussion, please contact Kate Holliday, Community Services Manager either by email on kate.holliday@devon.gov.uk or via a telephone call on 078 1778 2998 or Linzi Gow, Principal Social Worker either by email on Linzi.Gow@devon.gov.uk or via a telephone call on 078 1778 2998 01392 381210 Please click ‘Apply Now’ to view 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 .  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 .  This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires Social Work England Registration (SWE). REQ009489 Integrated Adult Social Care

Children's Team Manager - Kinship Support & Private Fostering

Devon
Full Time
£51,356 - £55,604 p.a

12 month Secondment/Fixed-term Maternity cover. We are looking for a dedicated and motivated manager to lead our Kinship & Special Guardianship Order Support and Private Fostering team . As manager, you will oversee the provision of support services for kinship carers and private fostering assessments, ensuring that children and young people in these arrangements receive high quality support. Your leadership will be essential in managing service delivery, implementing development of the team, and ensuring statutory duties are undertaken. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the SGO Support team and the Private Fostering team, overseeing day to day support and assessments. Ensure the provision of high quality support services for kinship carers, SGO families, and private fostering arrangements. Manage a team of social workers and family practitioners. Work closely with the social work teams, families, carers, and multi agency partners to ensure children's needs are met and that support services are accessible. Oversee assessments of needs and support plans for carers and families. Manage resources and budgets effectively. About you  Advocating for the children and young people of Devon, you will model social work practice that is of a high standard and in line with statutory obligations. You will champion restorative practice and encourage a collaborative culture, where opportunities for reflection and learning are supported. You will deliver on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring to unqualified/alternatively qualified staff, students, and less experienced social workers. You will evidence how pausing and reflecting can enable us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children, young people, and their families. Your skills and experience will include: A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England Significant experience working in children's services, with a focus on fostering, kinship care, or special guardianship. Proven leadership and management experience, ideally within a local authority or related setting. Strong knowledge of the legal framework surrounding kinship care, SGOs, and private fostering. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem solving skills. Experience in managing budgets and resources effectively. 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 Exceptional recording and planning skills A valid UK driving licence and access to a car* * Exceptions may apply under the Equality Act Working in Children’s Social Care in Devon Devon County Council is currently on an ambitious journey of cultural change. We're continuing to embed restorative practice and relational ways of working and we believe that for most, the family home is the best place for children to live and thrive. We are extremely proud of our Children’s Social Care workforce and what they have achieved (and will continue to achieve) for children and families throughout Devon. We offer some fantastic employee benefits, including: Generous annual leave, with an option to purchase more Free onsite parking Flexible working opportunities and promotion of a healthy work-life balance, including working from home where possible – Please visit Happy to Talk Flexible Working for more information Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services 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 please visit our Working for Devon page . For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Service Manager Herdaypal Johal - herdaypal.johal@devon.gov.uk This advert closes on 12 April 2026. Please note that if a sufficient number of applications are received prior to this date, the advert may close early so apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 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 This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. 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 . 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. REQ009188 - Children's Social Care

Head of Maths (Senior Leader, Secondary Phase) - Cranbrook Education Campus (Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust)

Exeter, Devon
Full Time
L1 - L5: £51,773 - £57,137

Start Date: 1st September 2026 Cranbrook Education Campus is a unique all through school that operates at the heart of its community, offering aspirational learning and opportunities to transform the lives of our pupils. Our mission is to transform lives and strengthen our communities to make the world a better place. We do this by living our values of “the PERKS” of being #Crantastic”. We are Proud, Engaged, Ready, Kind and Safe. We are seeking to recruit a Head of Maths who can contribute to the continued improvement of our Maths department. This pivotal role requires a leader with a passion for quality of maths education, and is someone who can drive positive change, ensuring our commitment to transforming lives through excellent education permeates every aspect of our school. If you hold these qualities and believe you can help to transform lives, we would love to hear from you. We invite you to explore our campus during our scheduled sessions on: Thursday 26th March at 9:00am Thursday 26th March at 17:00pm Tuesday 31st March at 16:30pm If you would like to attend a scheduled session, please email recruitment@cranbrook.education providing your name and contact details and your preferred session. The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check. We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education. Transport Links: Cranbrook Education Campus is well connected and easily accessible. The campus is located close to the A30, providing direct road links to Exeter and the wider Devon area. Cranbrook railway station is within easy reach, offering regular services to Exeter, Honiton and London Waterloo. The campus is also served by local bus routes, and Exeter International Airport is approximately 10 minutes away by car. For further details, please visit our website https://www.cranbrookeducationcampus.org.uk/ Closing Date: 9am, 20th April 2026.

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