We are excited to offer this opportunity to further develop our practice focused career pathway for Social Workers. Here in Devon, we are passionate about developing people and committed to achieving excellence in practice, based on what matters to people.
We have two full time, permanent posts available:
- 1 x Advanced Social Worker post in the Newton Abbot Community Health and Social Care Team.
- 1 x Advanced Social Worker post in the Moor to Sea (Totnes and Dartmouth areas) Community Health and Social Care Team.
The role of the Advanced Social Worker is key to driving best practice and supporting our teams to deliver the best outcomes alongside people.
About us:
Newton Abbot and Moor to Sea are part of the wider South Devon teams neighbouring with Coastal Teignmouth and Dawlish. We are comprised of a team of colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds including Social Work, Occupational Therapy and non-professionally qualified staff. We have a diverse demographic and the team supports work with adults of working age with a physical and/ or learning disability including transition to adulthood, older persons with physical disabilities and/ or mental health, including dementia, and carers.
We are based in Sherbourne House in the centre of Newton Abbot and Totnes Community Hospital. We cover a large geographical patch covering multiple GP surgeries and working closely with our health colleagues in Community nursing and intermediate care. Both teams whilst busy, are friendly and supportive teams. We are committed to ensuring a person-centred culture, putting people at the forefront of what we do.
One of the huge benefits of working in either team, is that we have well established teams of committed self starting practitioners. They have a strong work ethic and positively work to champion the rights of the individuals we work with. They are a highly competent team who manage challenge on a daily basis and exhibit strengths-based practice every day. We have a strong team spirit and are committed to working collaboratively with our co-located integrated community services team including, Community Nursing, intermediate care and community therapy.
The advanced social worker role will work closely alongside the team managers in each locality, with a focus on Devon’s priorities for driving improvement and best practice.
We are passionate about supporting our colleagues to progress their professional and career development.
About You
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for the next exciting step in your career? Do you want to be a part of an organisation that is committed to investing in people, and investing in practice?
If you answered yes and have the following experience, we want to hear from you:
- Passionate about promoting independence, health and wellbeing and rights for the people of Devon.
- Experience of coaching and mentoring professional colleagues, driving creativity in practice.
- Leadership experience in supervising or managing others.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, adopting a person-centred approach to practice.
- Substantial post-qualifying experience as a registered practitioner in Social Work.
- In-depth knowledge of professional practice, working theories and models, embedding these into practice and evaluating effectiveness.
- Solid understanding of the regulatory and inspection framework within which services operate
- Demonstrable experience of leading improvement and challenging the quality of practice within the application of the expected standards
In return, you will join an excellent team and receive high levels of support from your Community service manager, co-team manager, and Advanced Social Worker, as well as the wider leadership team in Newton Abbot; Community Nursing, and Intermediate Care Operational leads, and Clinical Leads.
Investing in People & Practice
Our core values underpin organisational culture and vision, which we embed into authentic, committed, and inspirational management and leadership. Our progression and development routes are designed to help you shape a career path that suits your individual goals. We will be here to support you every step of the way in your continued professional development.
Here’s a few more reasons why our people enjoy working with us:
‘I like how autonomous you can be. It reinforces the integrity of the profession.’
‘I feel trusted by the organisation.’
‘I have felt consistently supported.’
Join us and make a difference where it matters most.
What we can offer you
- 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.
- We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
- Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at further at interview)
- Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as an Advanced Social Worker has never been more attractive.
- If you are looking to make the move to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions, relocation support of up to £10,000, may be available.
- Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.
If you wish to discuss these roles in more detail please contact:
- For the Newton Abbot post - Natalie Keens on 07968 226419 or natalie.keens@nhs.net
- For the Moor to Sea post - Emily West on 07464656592 or emily.west@nhs.net
- 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 etc.
- 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £42,403.00-£46,464.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REQ006738
