Social Worker, Community Health

Overview

Advanced Social Worker Devon Council. Are you a dedicated Social Worker with a passion for making a difference in children's lives? We are seeking an Advanced Social Worker (Childrens) to join our Exeter & East Devon team. This is an exciting contract opportunity offering up to £42 per hour LTD inclusive of holiday pay or £32.59 per hour exclusive of holiday pay depending on experience.

If you possess strong leadership skills, extensive experience in children's social care, and a commitment to best practice, we want to hear from you!

The role is based at County Hall, Exeter, offering a flexible hybrid working model with a blend of office and home-based working, covering duty 4-5 days per month as required.

• Lead and support a team of social workers, providing supervision, mentoring, and guidance
• Manage complex cases for children looked after and those in care
• Conduct in-depth assessments and contribute to court proceedings
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams to deliver holistic support
• Challenge and lead improvements in practice to enhance service quality
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with statutory requirements
• Drive continuous professional development within the team

• Recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience (PQE) in children s social care
• Proven experience in multi-agency working and court proceedings
• Strong communication, planning, and recording skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to best practice
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Contract length: 3 months, with possible extension
• Working hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
• Hybrid working model: mixture of office and home-based work
• Opportunity to make a real difference in children s lives, working in a supportive environment

Please send your CV to
Consultant:
Delanie Heyes
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to our dedicated team