Social Workers Children & Families Team

Position: Social Workers Children & Families Team
Social Worker (Children’s Services) – Service Wide Duty Support

Non–Case Holding Role

Employer:

Devon County Council

Location:

County Hall, Exeter (EX2 4QD
)

Contract:

Temporary

Start Date:

Monday 2 March 2026
Pay Rate:
Up to £38 per hour (DOE)
Positions Available: 2

Devon County Council is recruiting Children’s Social Workers to join the Exeter and East Children & Families Service in a service-wide duty support capacity.

This is a non–case holding role, focused on providing vital, responsive support across the service during periods of duty demand. You will play a key role in responding to immediate needs and ensuring teams receive timely, practical assistance to maintain high standards of practice and recording.

Key Responsibilities:

* Providing service-wide duty support across Children & Families teams

* Responding to immediate and priority tasks during duty periods

* Producing clear, concise, and accurate records

* Maintaining up-to-date case information and ensuring actions are completed promptly

* Supporting teams to manage workload effectively during high-demand periods

You will be supported by a Duty Manager, who will coordinate weekly duty tasks and provide clear direction, guidance, and ongoing support.

About You:

* Qualified Social Worker with experience in Children’s Services

* Confident working in a fast-paced, solution-focused environment

* Strong recording and organisational skills

* Able to work collaboratively while managing competing priorities

Additional Information:

* An accommodation/commuter allowance of £150 per week is available for eligible candidates

* Please note:

this allowance will be reviewed at the end of March 2026