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Devon County Council

Social Worker - Adult Social Care

The closing date is 01 February 2026

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Job summary

Do it for Devon

Make a real impact in Okehampton and Moretonhampstead Join our Integrated Adult Social Care Team. Are you ready to take your social work career to the next level in one of the most beautiful regions of the UK? We're looking for a passionate, forward-thinking Social Worker to join our dynamic IntegratedAdult Social Care Team in Okehampton and Moretonhampstead.

Main duties of the job

What you'll be doing

You'll work with individuals aged 17+ transitioning into adult services, supporting those with physical and learning disabilities, long-term health conditions, and safeguarding needs. Using a strengths-based approach, you'll empower people to live independently and safely in their communities. You'll be at the heart of person-centred care, using your professional expertise to assess needs under the Care Act, support decision-making in line with the Mental Capacity Act, and protect adults at risk. Your relationship-building skills will shine. This is for 30 hours per week, days to be discussed but ideally to include a Friday.

About us

What we can offer you

  • 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 opportunitiesare 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 currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances,relocation supportof up to £10,000, may be available.Visa sponsorshipmay also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.Please note:At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,220 to £44,075 a year Grade F-G

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0011-26-9110

Job locations

Okehampton Community Hospital

Cavell Way

Okehampton

Devon

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Can you confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?

Essential

  • Please confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant professional social work qualification recognised by
  • the regulatory body, Social Work England.
  • Satisfactory completion of the Assessed & Supported Year in
  • Employment (ASYE).
  • Registration with the regulatory body

Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?

Essential

  • Please confirm if you have current Right to Work in the UK?

Do you hold a Social Work England professional membership?

Essential

  • Please confirm your Social Work England professional membership number.

Can you confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?

Essential

  • Please confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?

Did you qualify before 2012, OR have you completed 1 year of your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE)?

Essential

  • Please confirm if you qualified before 2012, OR have you completed 1 year of your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE)?
Person Specification

Can you confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?

Essential

  • Please confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant professional social work qualification recognised by
  • the regulatory body, Social Work England.
  • Satisfactory completion of the Assessed & Supported Year in
  • Employment (ASYE).
  • Registration with the regulatory body

Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?

Essential

  • Please confirm if you have current Right to Work in the UK?

Do you hold a Social Work England professional membership?

Essential

  • Please confirm your Social Work England professional membership number.

Can you confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?

Essential

  • Please confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?

Did you qualify before 2012, OR have you completed 1 year of your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE)?

Essential

  • Please confirm if you qualified before 2012, OR have you completed 1 year of your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE)?

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Okehampton Community Hospital

Cavell Way

Okehampton

Devon

EX20 1PN


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Okehampton Community Hospital

Cavell Way

Okehampton

Devon

EX20 1PN


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Becky Luscombe

becky.luscombe@devon.gov.uk

01392385209

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,220 to £44,075 a year Grade F-G

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0011-26-9110

Job locations

Okehampton Community Hospital

Cavell Way

Okehampton

Devon

EX20 1PN


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