Job summary Make an impact where it matters the most - Children's Social Work in Devon. About the Service We're on an exciting and ambitious journey of cultural change. We are continuing to embedrestorative practiceand relational ways of working. We believe that for most families, the best place for children to live is within their family and our role is to provide high support alongside high challenge to achieve this. Our Disabled Childrens Service is responsible for managing a wide range of statutory duties working passionately to improve the life chances of disabled children and young people. We work with families who need extra help or specialist support to look after their children and keep them safe. We are able to support children throughout their journey because we work across the full range of statutory work, including assessment, child in need, child protection, children in care and transition to adulthood planning. We work closely with agencies across health, education, care, and community to promote great joined up planning in partnership with children, young people and their families to promote the best possible outcomes. Main duties of the job About the Role As an Experienced Social Worker, you will be familiar of working in a high pressurised environment, and understand the importance of providing our children and young people with good quality assessments, regular purposeful visits and access to the help and support they need now and in the future. The casework will be varied, and you will be working creatively to promote positive long-term change. You will model social work practice that is of a high standard and in line with statutory obligations as well as championing restorative practice. About You You will be an advocate for the children and young people you are working with, ensuring each child feels fully supported. You will need to have: A Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England. Significant experience of working within social care, including working in a multi-agency and court .environment. The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals. Strong working knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to childrens social work. About us What youll get in return In return for the vital contribution that you make, we have some fantastic employee benefits available, including: Up to £2,000 annual retention payment (£1,000 paid every six months). Generous annual leave, & the ability to purchase additional annual leave. Free onsite parking. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services. We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform. Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £38,626 to £42,708 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number F0011-25-7299 Job locations Devon County Council Topsham Road Exeter EX2 4QD Follaton House Follaton Totnes TQ9 5NE Phoenix House Phoenix Lane Tiverton EX16 6LB 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 Relevant professional social work qualification recognised by the regulatory body Satisfactory completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Registration with the regulatory body, Social Work England Desirable Practice Educator Award Best Interests Assessor and/or AMHP (Adults only) Experience 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 Relevant professional social work qualification recognised by the regulatory body Satisfactory completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Registration with the regulatory body, Social Work England Desirable Practice Educator Award Best Interests Assessor and/or AMHP (Adults only) Experience 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 Devon County Council Topsham Road Exeter EX2 4QD Employer's website https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)