Social Worker – Integrated Adult Social Care

The team has grown significantly due to a 5-year development plan and are a committed and enthusiastic group of professionals. It now comprises of two Team Managers, an Advanced Social Worker, Social Workers, Social Care Assessors, Occupational Therapists and Business/Management Information Support Officers.

The TASC team work to the Care Act principles where transition refers to the planned process of moving a young person to adult services to promote independent living skills. We work with young people from the ages of 14 to 18 and our aim is to facilitate a young person’s ability to live and enjoy their early adult life as independently as possible.

We are looking to recruit a full time Social Worker to join our team and are looking for someone with experience of working with individuals to promote independence. Someone who is skilled in partnership working and has strong legal literacy including Mental Capacity Act principles so that positive outcomes for young people are achieved. You will be required you to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery.

This is a countywide position, however, our area of need is north Devon with a potential for travel outside that area as well.

Does the job role include personal care?: No

Working Patterns:

TBC

Essential details:

For an informal discussion, please contact Katie Greenough 01392 380756 or Kay Rhodes 01392 385204

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Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

• 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. 
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• 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. 
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• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). 
• This role requires Social Work England Registration (SWE).