• Job Description

  Req#: F0011-25-7876?language=en&page=810&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have the following exciting role available in the North & Mid Devon Social Care Teams:

  • 1 x 37 Hours per week - based at Bideford, with an expectation you may need to cover the whole of the North and Mid Devon catchment area.

  The successful candidate will be placed in anexperienced social care team with a stable workforce who make a real difference to the lives of individuals with mental health conditions.

  We have fully implemented an exciting transformation programme in the way that Social Care is delivered within Devon Partnership Trust.

  There are now moreAssigned Social Workers in Devon Partnership Trust than ever before delivering the statutory functions of the Local Authority.

  Main duties of the job

  We are looking for enthusiastic Social Work professionals across Devon who can evidence a commitment to strengths-based practice, a real pride in their profession and passion for delivering a social care pathway to individuals accessing secondary mental health services.

  Duties

  • Delivering a social care pathway in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014;
  • A strong focus on offering a personalised and person-centred approach to assessment, support planning, safeguarding and review;
  • Strong, effective communication skills as you will be working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary sector organisations;
  • Commitment to involving service users and carers in the delivery of a high quality and equitable service.

  About you

  An experienced and qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, BA Hons, MA or equivalent) who is registered to practice with Social Work England (previously HCPC).

  You will have completed the Assessed First Year in (post-qualifying) Social Work practice, if appropriate, and can demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development.

  You will be up-to-date with policy and practice development.

  The roles require travelling significant distances, sometimes in urgent situations and without prior notice, in a rural environment where public transport may not be available.

  You will need to hold a current full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

  About us

  Social Worker Career Pathway

  We have implemented the first phase of a new Social Worker Career Pathway within our Adults Services, with our vacancies available at the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) levels. Our Social Worker and Experienced Social Worker roles align with the nationalProfessional Capability Framework (PCF) for Social Workers, which provides a robust structure for all local authorities to use as a way of standardising professional capabilities and provides a clear career pathway.

  What we can offer you

  • We are committed to yourcontinuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career.
  • We offer26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
  • Flexible working opportunitiesare available, including p/t hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)
  • Offer an opportunity to enter agenerous LG Pension Scheme.
  • If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon,subject to qualifying conditions,relocation supportof up to £10,000, may be available. Visa sponsorshipmay also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.
  • Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.

  Details

  Date posted

  12 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £37,035 to £42,708 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  F0011-25-7876

  Job locations

  Bideford Hospital

  Abbotsham Road

  Bideford

  Devon

  EX39 3AG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Devon County Council

  Address

  Bideford Hospital

  Abbotsham Road

  Bideford

  Devon

  EX39 3AG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Devon County Council

  Address

  Bideford Hospital

  Abbotsham Road

  Bideford

  Devon

  EX39 3AG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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