Deputy Consultant Social Worker - Frontline
- Exeter
- Full Time
- £39,862 - £44,075 p.a
We have an exciting 12 month secondment/Fixed-term opportunity (with annual review) for anyone with the relevant Social Work experience to become an Deputy Consultant Social Worker. This role is pivotal in developing the next generation of outstanding Social Workers.
About Frontline
Frontline is a charity working with social workers like you to make life better for children at risk of harm. We have partnered with your local authority to recruit and train new social workers through Approach Social Work: our three-year masters programme. If you have any questions about the application process or the role, please contact Marianne Jackson - marianne.jackson@devon.gov.uk. You can also visit our website for more information.
What is a Deputy Consultant Social Worker?
A Deputy Consultant Social Worker (DCSW) supports a hub of five participants in their first year on Approach Social Work. The DCSW role is an excellent opportunity to develop your practice education and leadership skills whilst remaining in practice.
- Support a hub of five Approach participants, who are undertaking their Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work.
- Offer shadowing and co-working opportunities, consistently modelling outstanding social work practice by identifying and managing risk, being curious and analytical, hypothesising, building strong relationships and using evidence-based interventions to help families change.
- Be a point of contact for participants, working collaboratively with the CSW to create a supportive learning experience.
- Support the integration of the hub and individual participants into the wider team, including the initial induction at the beginning of placement.
- Debrief with students after joint visits, ensuring they receive high quality feedback.
- Regularly attend and on occasion chair hub meetings.
- Provide supervision for the students regarding children and families that are being co-worked.
What will I get from the role?
The Deputy Consultant Social Worker position offers the opportunity to:
- Gain experience in management and teaching; the role is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to progress into management roles.
- Access to a high-quality systemic training programme, including teaching on different practice models.
- Demonstrate through a portfolio of work that you meet the Practice Educator Professional Standards (Stage 1).
- Gain evidence for CPD.
- Influence and shape practice, and practice education, across your local authority (for example, by co-working cases with students).
Learn more in the deputy consultant social worker job pack.
How to apply:
- Complete an application form: follow this link to complete an online application form
- Anonymous scoring: the panel, which includes a representative from Frontline and the local authority, will anonymously score the applications.
- Attend an interview: if shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a role play and interview.
If you have any questions about the application process or the role, please contact Marianne Jackson - marianne.jackson@devon.gov.uk.
REQ009325 - Children's Social Care
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeter
- Work Postcode
County Hall, EX2 4QD
- Reference
REQ009325
- Occupational GroupSocial Care & Health
- Salary Details
£39,862 - £44,075 p.a
- Job TermFixedSecondment
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
17/03/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes