Are you a passionate Social Worker looking for a role where you can make a real difference to people’s lives while being part of a supportive and forward-thinking team?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Adult Disability Focus part of the team within the Dawlish and Teignmouth Community Health and Social Care Team. In Devon, we are committed to supporting our workforce to thrive, providing opportunities to develop your skills, grow your career and deliver excellent, person-centred practice that achieves the best outcomes for people.
The team serves the vibrant communities of Dawlish, Teignmouth and the surrounding areas, supporting adults of working age with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and lifelong conditions, including young people transitioning into adult services. We also work with older adults experiencing physical health needs, mental health challenges and dementia, alongside providing support to carers.
Responsibilities
- Care Act assessments and support planning
- Mental Capacity Act assessments
- Best Interest decision-making
- Safeguarding enquiries and interventions
- Court of Protection applications and proceedings
- Supporting people through complex transitions and life changes
Qualifications
- Is committed to strengths-based, person-centred practice
- Has excellent assessment, recording and communication skills
- Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
- Can manage a varied workload and work autonomously when required
- Is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for adults and carers
Social Worker Career Pathway
We have implemented the first phase of a new Social Worker Career Pathway within our Adult Services, with vacancies available at the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) levels. The roles align with the Professional Capability Framework (PCF) for Social Workers, which provides a robust structure for local authorities to standardise professional capabilities and offers a clear career pathway.
Benefits
- We are committed to your continuous professional development, providing excellent support and supervision and regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on practice.
- We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
- Flexible working opportunities are available: part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (subject to the needs of the role; discuss at interview).
- We offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Living and working in Devon offers top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, picturesque villages and scenic coast and countryside.
EEO and Legal
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.
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 a DBS disclosure.
This role requires Social Work England Registration (SWE).
Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
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