CLA Social Worker Devon

Social Worker – Children Looked After 🌟
North & Mid Devon | Barnstaple or Tiverton
Competitive hourly rate
Full Time | Hybrid Working Available

Devon County Council are looking for experienced and passionate Social Workers to join their Children Looked After teams across North and Mid Devon.

If you are a relationship-led practitioner who thrives on making a genuine difference for children and young people in care, this could be a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking local authority.

These teams are committed to achieving positive, family-led outcomes for children and young people, ensuring safety, stability and permanence, whilst reducing drift and delay. You’ll be joining services where strong social work practice, collaborative working and child-focused planning are truly valued.

Team Locations:
North CLA Team – Barnstaple
Mid CLA Team – Tiverton

What’s on offer?
• Hybrid working model with a blend of office and home working
• Minimum 1 office day per week for duty and team meetings
• 37 hour working week
• 9-day fortnights may be considered for the right candidate
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive management and established teams
• Opportunity to work within a highly rewarding Children Looked After service

The successful candidate will be confident managing complex caseloads within a fast-paced environment and will have experience completing high-quality assessments, care planning and direct work with children and families.

You will build positive and meaningful relationships with children and young people, advocate for their needs and ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes.

To be considered, you will need:
• Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration
• Completion of ASYE
• Previous experience within Children’s Services
• Experience working within multi-agency and court environments
• Strong assessment, recording and SMART planning skills
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding practice
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Please note, candidates must be able to undertake visits and meet service requirements across the locality as needed.

Interested in hearing more?
Get in touch today for a confidential chat about the team, working arrangements and rates available.