Social Worker – Adult Social Care

Overview

You will be working with young people from 17 years old transitioning to Adult Social Care through to older adults. You must hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England (SWE). You will be conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals’ needs and available support. Managing a complex caseload, triaging referrals and making informed decisions. A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.

Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social care statutory duties and a commitment in demonstrating our values and behaviours.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals’ needs and available support.
• Manage a complex caseload, triage referrals and make informed decisions.
• Apply a strengths-based approach in practice.
• Understand social work issues, legal frameworks and social care statutory duties.
• Demonstrate our values and behaviours in professional practice.

We have implemented the first phase of a new Social Worker Career Pathway within our Adults Services, with vacancies at the Social Worker (Grade

F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) levels. Our Social Worker and Experienced Social Worker roles align with the national Professional Capability Framework (PCF) for Social Workers, which provides a robust structure for local authorities to standardise professional capabilities and provide a clear career pathway.

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide you with an achievable, clear pathway for your career; to enable you as a practitioner to reflect and identify your own practice and development on the PCF pathway.

If shortlisted for interview, your experience, skills and knowledge will be assessed against the PCF domains and, if appointable, will determine your appointment to either the Social Worker (Grade

F) or Experienced Social Worker level (Grade G).

With ongoing learning and support from your line manager, those appointed as a Social Worker will be able to evidence incremental learning and submit an application in due course for progression to the Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) via a portfolio of supporting evidence against the PCF framework.

• We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
• 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
• Flexible working opportunities are available, including part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at interview).
• Opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Relocation support of up to £10,000 may be available in exceptional circumstances for those relocating to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation package.

Please note:

At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.

For an informal discussion please contact Lisa Lawson,  or by calling .

Please  to view the Job Description – Grade F

Please  to view the Job Description – Grade G

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.

• 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).
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.
• This role requires Social Work England Registration (SWE).

Does the job role include personal care?: No

TBC