Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Care
- Exeter, North Devon, Mid Devon, South Devon
- Full Time
- £39,862 - £47,181 p.a
Service: Children & Families - based in either Exeter, Barnstaple, Tiverton or Totnes.
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and families? Our Children & Families Service operates in a dynamic and rewarding environment, supporting children in need, safeguarding those at risk, and managing legal proceedings and care arrangements.
About Us
We use restorative practice to build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families, helping them to identify their strengths and achieve long-term, positive outcomes. At the heart of our work is a commitment to creating safer, healthier, and happier environments for children and young people across Devon.
By working in partnership with families and professionals, we empower children and their carers to thrive. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As an Experienced Social Worker, you will model high standards of professional practice and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Your casework will be varied and challenging, requiring you to think creatively and work collaboratively to promote positive, long-term change for children and families.
You will understand the importance of delivering high-quality assessments to ensure consistent, improved outcomes for children, young people, families, and carers. Your expertise and commitment will help shape a safer, healthier, and happier future for those we support.
Skills and Experience
Advocating for the children and young people of Devon, you will work creatively and flexibly to promote positive long-term change, ensuring permanence from the outset. 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
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Working in Children’s Social Care at Devon County Council
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.
For any queries or an informal discussion about this role, please contact the following Team Managers:
- Exeter & East: Emma Youngs - emma.youngs@devon.gov.uk
- North & Mid: Curtis King - curtis.king@devon.gov.uk
- South & West: Andrew Hollingworth - andrew.hollingworth@devon.gov.uk
Applications close on 28 December 2025. Please state on your application which locality you are interested in applying for.
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.
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.
REQ008527 - Children’s Social Care
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterNorth DevonMid DevonSouth Devon
- Work Postcode
EX2 4QD
- Reference
REQ008527
- Occupational GroupSocial Care & Health
- Salary Details
£39,862 - £47,181 p.a
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
28/12/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes