Job Summary
We have an exciting role available in the North & Mid Devon Social Care Team, with a focus on community work or hospital discharge. The Hospital Discharge role will be based in Barnstaple and the Community Work focused role will be based in 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 an experienced social care team with a stable workforce who make a real difference to the lives of individuals with mental health conditions.
Please state your preference for either Community Work or Hospital Discharge within your personal statement. We have fully implemented an exciting transformation programme in the way that Social Care is delivered within Devon Partnership Trust.
Closing date: 21 June 2026.
Responsibilities
- Deliver a social care pathway in line with the Care Act 2014.
- Offer a personalised, person-centred approach to assessment, support planning, safeguarding and review.
- Communicate effectively in partnership with other statutory and voluntary sector organisations.
- Commit to involving service users and carers in the delivery of a high quality and equitable service.
- Travel significant distances, sometimes in urgent situations, and drive in a rural environment where public transport may not be available.
Qualifications
- Relevant professional social work qualification recognised by Social Work England (CQSW, DipSW, BA Hons, MA or equivalent).
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Completed the Assessed First Year in Practice if appropriate.
- Continuing professional development to the regulatory body required standard.
- Knowledge of and understanding of legislative frameworks related to social work in children or adult services.
- Knowledge and application of social work models and theories.
- Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and support for post-qualifying opportunities.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service.
- Flexible working opportunities including part-time hours, flexitime, compressed hours and homeworking (subject to the needs of the role).
- Opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Working in Devon offers top-performing schools, vibrant cities, scenic coastlines and countryside.
Employment Details
- Salary: £35,412 to £44,075 a year.
- Contract: Permanent.
- Working pattern: Full-time.
- Reference number: F00111-26-9720.
- Job locations: Bideford Hospital, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG.
Contact
For questions about the job, contact Carole Bewes, Carole.Bewes@devon.gov.uk
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