Advanced Social Worker - Adult Social Care
- East Devon, Devon
- Full Time
- £45,091 - £49,282 per annum
Internal DCC Employees Only
Permanent
Full Time 37 hours per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join the Exmouth, Woodbury and Budleigh Community Health and Social Care Team. We are a friendly, welcoming but hard working team committed to supporting the people most at need within our local community.
We particularly welcome students and newly qualified workers for whom we aim to provide a supportive learning environment.
We have great links with local colleagues from statutory and voluntary services which makes a real difference in the support we are able to offer to people.
As a team, we enjoy working together from our office base to support one another but also welcome the flexibility of hybrid working.
AS an ASW in our team, you would be expected to
- deputise for the team manager
- chair safeguarding enquiry and best interest meetings
- support and develop the practice of the team, including working with newly qualified social workers.
- hold a small caseload of complex work
- offer supervision to colleagues members
If you are interested in finding out more information about this post please contact Nicki Skinner - Community Services Manager - nicky.skinner@devon.gov.uk
Interviews are due to be held on 25/03/2026
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 here 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.
- 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.
- This role requires the person to be registered with their relevant professional regulatory body
REQ009304
Integrated Adult Social Care
Interview Date: 25/03/2026