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Children's Advanced Social Worker - Children & Families
- Exeter, East Devon
- Full Time
- £45,091 - £49,282 p.a
Make an impact where it matters the most - Children and Families Service. About Us Our Children & Families Service works within a demanding yet highly rewarding environment where we support children in need, safeguard those at risk, and manage legal proceedings and care arrangements. Through restorative practice, we work closely with children and their families to achieve long term, positive outcomes. At the core of our work is a commitment to building safer, healthier, and happier environments for children and young people across Devon. To achieve this, we develop supportive partnerships that encourage children and families to discover individual strengths and capabilities. Our Exeter & East Team is based at County Hall, just a short walk from the city centre. The site benefits from free on-site parking and excellent transport connections, making it easily accessible for all. There is also a friendly on site café perfect for relaxed lunches and coffee breaks. Exeter itself offers the charm of a historic cathedral city alongside vibrant shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. About the Role Advanced Social Workers provide a key role in our teams, managing smaller but more complex caseloads while demonstrating exemplary practice that meets statutory requirements. You will champion restorative approaches, encourage a culture of collaboration, and support opportunities for reflection and continuous learning. In this role, you will provide hands on training, coaching, and mentoring to students and unqualified workers, helping to build confidence, strengthen skills, and raise practice standards across the service. Your ability to pause, reflect, and guide others will support us in achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and their families. About You You will have substantial post qualifying experience with children and families, and the expertise and approach to effectively support your colleagues. You will need to be working in line with the BASW PCF framework, your skills and experience will include: Strong working knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work. Exceptional recording and planning skills, along with a high level of written and verbal communication skills. The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals Experience working within social care, including working in a multi-agency and court environment A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England What’s in it for you? In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer some fantastic employee benefits, including: Retention payment of £2,000 per annum pro rata. Generous annual leave, and the ability to purchase additional annual leave. Ongoing learning and development opportunities through our Social Work Academy. 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 Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform Free onsite parking. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We welcome applications from internationally trained and qualified candidates who are now residing in the UK and interested in joining our team. If you are looking to move to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions, we offer a generous relocation allowance. There has never been a better time to make the move! For any queries or an informal discussion about this role, please contact Emma Youngs on 01392 383000, or email emma.youngs@devon.gov.uk Applications close on 5 July 2026 . Kindly note that interviews will be conducted at various stages of our recruitment campaign. We strongly encourage you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment as it is possible that the advert may close early. 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. 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. We are proud to welcome applications from internationally trained and qualified professionals who are now based in the UK and eager to bring their expertise to our team. For the right candidates, we can offer visa sponsorship to support your journey. REQ009860 – Children’s Social Care
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Support Clerk
- Exeter, Devon
- Part Time
- £25,989 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata
Clerk - Provider Services Support We are seeking to appoint a motivated and organised Clerk to support Provider Service Managers with a range of administrative functions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach, with a willingness to adapt to the changing needs of the organisation, particularly in line with the Living Well in Devon project and ongoing Local Government Reorganisation. You will need to have: Good ICT skills, with confidence in using a range of systems and software Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders A proactive and adaptable approach to work Key responsibilities will include: Arranging and minuting meetings Monitoring dashboards to support compliance reporting Arranging payments and supporting the monitoring of a small budget This role offers flexibility, and the working pattern can be agreed at interview. If you are organised, responsive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment, we would welcome your application. For an informal discussion please contact Kay Bainbridge 07970 680938 or James Rutherford 07813 992161. 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 . 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). This role requires a DBS disclosure. Reference: REQ009859
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Senior HR Advisor (People and Culture) - The Deaf Academy
- East Devon, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- TDA Pay scale - TDA52
Help shape a truly inclusive organisation where people and purpose come together Our people create a genuinely inclusive, values-driven culture, supporting deaf young people to thrive and achieve independence. As we continue to strengthen our People function and support organisational growth, we are recruiting two Senior HR Advisors to join our team and play a key role in supporting managers to deliver effective people management, building line manager capability, and ensuring we have the workforce capacity and skills to meet both current and future needs. We’re seeking experienced and proactive HR professionals who combine strong operational HR delivery with a solutions-focused mindset. You will partner closely with managers across the organisation to drive performance, engagement, and organisational effectiveness. In this role, you’ll range from planning and delivering recruitment campaigns, to meeting regularly with your group of leaders to regularly review people issues, data, workforce planning, and case management. About the Deaf Academy The Deaf Academy is a Charity providing specialist education and care for deaf children and young adults aged 9–25 from across the UK. Many of our students have additional needs, and we are committed to providing an inclusive, bilingual environment using British Sign Language (BSL) and spoken/written English. Our staff work collaboratively across education, care and support services to help every student thrive and prepare for a confident, independent future. About the role This is a varied and impactful role where you will: Provide clear, practical HR advice across a broad range of employee relations matters. Lead and develop recruitment and resourcing strategies. Support workforce planning and organisational development initiatives. Build the confidence and capability of line managers to lead their teams effectively. Use data and insight to inform people decisions and future planning. Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing clear and pragmatic HR guidance. Coach and support line managers to proactively manage people issues, performance, and attendance. Champion inclusion, wellbeing and a positive employee experience. Embed effective HR policies and processes, supporting managers to apply these consistently. About you We’re looking for a confident and credible HR professional who brings: Significant experience in a generalist HR advisory role. Strong knowledge of employment law and experience managing employee relations cases independently. Experience supporting or leading recruitment and workforce planning activities. Proven ability to coach and influence managers effectively. Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions. CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience). What we offer Work with purpose in a values‑driven Deaf education and care charity. A varied and impactful HR role with strategic and operational exposure. The opportunity to work closely with leaders and shape people management practices. A collaborative and supportive HR team environment. Ongoing professional development opportunities, learn British Sign Language and grow your HR career. A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays, to be taken mainly outside of term time. A pension scheme with 8% employer contribution, and a life assurance scheme. Opportunity for cycle to work scheme, travel ticket loans, retail discounts and other benefits. Supportive employee assistance scheme, and regular health and wellbeing initiatives. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Free onsite parking. Subsidised on-site lunches. For further information and to apply please go to here, Senior HR Advisor (People and Culture) | SAMpeople Recruit . Please apply by 9am on the closing date.
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