Advanced Social Worker

We are excited to offer this opportunity to further develop our practice focused career pathway for Social Workers. Here in Devon, we are passionate about developing people and committed to achieving excellence in practice, based on what matters to people.

The role of the Advanced Social Worker is key to driving best practice and supporting our teams to deliver the best outcomes alongside people.

We are passionate about supporting our colleagues to progress their professional and career development.

About You

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for the next exciting step in your career? Do you want to be a part of an organisation that is committed to investing in people, and investing in practice?

If you answered yes and have the following experience, we want to hear from you:

• Passionate about promoting independence, health and wellbeing and rights for the people of Devon.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring professional colleagues, driving creativity in practice.
• Leadership experience in supervising or managing others.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, adopting a person-centred approach to practice.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience as a registered practitioner in Social Work.
• In-depth knowledge of professional practice, working theories and models, embedding these into practice and evaluating effectiveness.
• Solid understanding of the regulatory and inspection framework within which services operate
• Demonstrable experience of leading improvement and challenging the quality of practice within the application of the expected standards
• In return, you will join an excellent team and receive high levels of support from your Community service manager, co-team manager, and Advanced Social Worker, as well as the wider leadership team in Newton Abbot; Community Nursing, and Intermediate Care Operational leads, and Clinical Leads.

What we can offer you

We are committed to your continuous 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 offer 26 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 a generous 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 an Advanced 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, relocation support of up to £10,000, may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.

Salary: £42,403 - £46,464 per annum

Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours per week, Permanent

We have one full time, permanent post available:

• 1 x Advanced Social Worker post in the Newton Abbot Community Health and Social Care Team.