Advanced Social Worker in Barnstaple

This role is central to delivering a Prevent, Reduce and Delay approach, supporting people to maximise independence, remain connected to their communities and avoid unnecessary escalation of need. There will be a focus on supporting the teams to strive for best practice and quality assurance.

As an Advanced Social Worker you will:

• Be part of the locality leadership team and work closely with the Principal Social Worker.
• Offer expert advice and guidance to the team, demonstrating strong legal literacy and a thorough understanding of statutory duties and social work legislation.
• Be skilled and competent when offering support in cases of high complexity and risk.
• Demonstrate confidence in working with students and newly qualified staff and those with identified gaps in learning.
• Offer creative solutions to improve practice and opportunities for reflective learning.
• Support individual and whole service Safeguarding work.

What we can offer you:

• We are committed to your continuous professional development and preceptorship, doing all we can to help you excel in your career and with new and exciting opportunities for career development.
• 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.
• Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions).
• 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 a Social Work Advanced Practitioner has never been more attractive.

For an informal discussion, please contact Kate Holliday, Community Services Manager either by email on kate.holliday@devon.gov.uk or via a telephone call on 078 1778 2998 or Linzi Gow, Principal Social Worker either by email on Linzi.Gow@devon.gov.uk or via a telephone call on 078 1778 2998 01392 381210.

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.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working – The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part‑time, condensed hours etc.

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 the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

This role requires a DBS disclosure and Social Work England Registration (SWE).