Children's Social Worker - Disabled Children's Service
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £38,626 - £45,718 per annum
Make an impact where it matters the most - Children's Social Work in Devon
About the Service
Our Disabled Children’s Service is responsible for managing a wide range of statutory duties working passionately to improve the life chances of disabled children and young people. We work with families who need extra help or specialist support to look after their children and keep them safe. We are able to support children throughout their journey because we work across the full range of statutory work, including assessment, child in need, child protection, children in care and transition to adulthood planning. We work closely with agencies across health, education, care, and community to promote great joined up planning in partnership with children, young people and their families to promote the best possible outcomes.
About the Role
As an Experienced Social Worker, you will be familiar of working in a high pressurised environment, and understand the importance of providing our children and young people with good quality assessments, regular purposeful visits and access to the help and support they need now and in the future. The casework will be varied, and you will be working creatively to promote positive long-term change. You will model social work practice that is of a high standard and in line with statutory obligations as well as championing restorative practice.
About You
You will be an advocate for the children and young people you are working with, ensuring each child feels fully supported. Your skills and experience will include:
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work
- 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
- Satisfactory completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
- A high-level of written and verbal communication skills
What you’ll get in return
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.
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 Jennie Waldron, telephone: 01392382168, email: jennie.waldron@devon.gov.uk
We have vacancies at the following locations, please specify your preferred location/s on your application form:
Exeter Team - County Hall
Mid/East Team – Pheonix House, Tiverton
South Team – Follaton House, Totnes
Applications close on 25 May 2025.
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.
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.
REQ007299 – Children’s Social Care
Interview Date: TBC
Click here to see the Job DescriptionJob Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterEast DevonMid DevonSouth Devon
- Work Postcode
Devon
- Reference
REQ007299
- Occupational GroupSocial Care & Health
- Salary Details
£38,626 - £45,718 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 per week
- Closing Date
24/05/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes