Advanced Social Worker | Assessment | Devon

Location: Pilton

Advanced Social Worker | Assessment & Intervention | North & Mid Devon

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.

Advanced Social Worker | Assessment & Intervention | North & Mid Devon

Are you an experienced and ambitious Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career? Devon County Council is seeking an Advanced Social Worker to join its Assessment & Intervention Team in North & Mid Devon, working within a restorative and child-centred environment where high-quality practice is valued and supported.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine frontline social work with leadership responsibilities, supporting colleagues, championing best practice and making a real difference to children and families with complex needs.

About the Role

As an Advanced Social Worker, you will work closely with the Team Manager to provide professional leadership, guidance and support across the team. Alongside managing a smaller but more complex caseload, you will play a key role in developing practice standards and supporting the professional growth of colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing complex cases involving children and families with significant needs
Undertaking in-depth assessments and intervention planning
Providing mentoring, coaching and supervision support to colleagues
Supporting students, newly qualified and less experienced Social Workers
Promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning
Challenging and improving practice standards in a constructive and supportive way
Working effectively within a multi-agency environment to achieve positive outcomes for children

About You

To be considered, applicants must have:

Social Work England registration
Right to Work in the UK
A minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience within a statutory Children's Services setting
Significant experience working with children and families with complex needs
Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting professional development within teams
Evidence of substantial post-qualifying training and development
The ability to lead and influence high-quality social work practice

Working Arrangements

Office locations:
Taw View, Barnstaple or Phoenix House, Tiverton
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Office attendance required 5 days per week during duty week
Office attendance required as directed by the service during non-duty weeks
Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

Pay & Benefits

Up to £42 per hour
£150 per week accommodation/commuter allowance available for candidates meeting eligibility criteria
Opportunity to join a highly regarded Children's Services team
Supportive management, professional development and reflective practice culture

Why Devon?

Devon offers an exceptional quality of life alongside rewarding career opportunities. From the stunning coastlines and landscapes of Exmoor and Dartmoor to excellent transport links, thriving communities and outstanding schools, this is a fantastic location in which to live and work.
Join a service that places children and families at the centre of everything it does while supporting practitioners to develop and thrive professionally.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy