Mental Health Social Worker - North & Mid Devon Social Care Team

Job summary

About you

An experienced and qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, BA Hons, MA or equivalent) who is registered to practice with Social Work England (previously HCPC).

You will have completed the Assessed First Year in (post-qualifying) Social Work practice, if appropriate, and can demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development as we are committed to supporting you to look at post-qualifying opportunities during your career with us.

Bringing a comprehensive working knowledge of the issues currently impacting on social care delivery, you will be up-to-date with policy and practice development.

The roles require travelling significant distances, sometimes in urgent situations and without prior notice, in a rural environment where public transport may not be available.

You will need to hold a current full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Main duties of the job

Duties

• Delivering a social care pathway in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014;

• A strong focus on offering a personalised and person-centred approach to assessment, support planning, safeguarding and review;

• Strong, effective communication skills as you will be working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary sector organisations;

• Commitment to involving service users and carers in the delivery of a high quality and equitable service

About us

• We are committed to yourcontinuous 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 offer26 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 agenerous 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 a 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 sponsorshipmay also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.