Social Worker – Exeter (West) Community Health and Social Care Team – REQ: 7189

The team is made up of a range of health and social care professionals including therapists, nursing staff, community matrons and social care professionals. We also work alongside and in partnership with our GP services. We are committed to a person-centred culture, putting people at the forefront of what we do.  We are a supportive team who adopt a forward-thinking, proactive approach to continuously shaping and delivering innovative professional practice.

As a service we support a wide range of service user groups including but not limited to;

• Older People
• People with Primary Mental Health Needs
• People with Learning disabilities
• People affected by Substance Misuse
• People receiving End of Life Care
• Younger Adults
• People leaving hospital
• Carers

As a Social Worker working with us you will be supported to manage a complex caseload. This includes investigating safeguarding concerns, conducting statutory assessments, court work, commissioning support, and developing support plans. You will collaborate with partner agencies, carers, and families to build networks of support that can help people maintain their independence. As a service, we are committed to working with individuals to build on their strengths, enabling them to live full lives within the community as independently as possible.

You will need a good understanding of current & relevant legislation such as the Care Act (2014), the Mental Capacity Act (2005), the Equality Act (2010) & Human Rights Act (1998)

We are committed to continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision.

Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role, this includes elements of office-based working, client visits and working from home.

Does the job role include personal care?: No

Essential details:

Please click here to view the Grade F Social Worker Job Description 

Please click here to view the Grade G Experienced Social Worker Job Description. 

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.
Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.