Mental Health Social Worker - North & Mid Devon

We have an exciting role available in the North & Mid Devon Social Care Team, with a focus on hospital discharge:

• 37 Hours per week - based in Bideford, with an expectation you may need to cover the whole of the North and Mid Devon catchment area.

The successful candidate will be placed in an inexperienced social care team with a stable workforce who make a real difference to the lives of individuals with mental health conditions.

We have fully implemented an exciting transformation programme in the way that Social Care is delivered within Devon Partnership Trust.

There are now more Assigned Social Workers in Devon Partnership Trust than ever before delivering the statutory functions of the Local Authority.

We are looking for enthusiastic Social Work professionals across Devon who can evidence a commitment to strengths‑based practice, a real pride in their profession and passion for delivering a social care pathway to individuals accessing secondary mental health services.

Duties

• Delivering a social care pathway in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014;
• A strong focus on offering a personalised and person‑centred approach to assessment, support planning, safeguarding and review;
• Strong, effective communication skills as you will be working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary sector organisations;
• Commitment to involving service users and carers in the delivery of a high quality and equitable service.

About you

An experienced and qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, BA Hons, MA or equivalent) who is registered to practice with Social Work England (previously HCPC).

You will have completed the Assessed First Year in (post‑qualifying) Social Work practice, if appropriate, and can demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development as we are committed to supporting you to look at post‑qualifying opportunities during your career with us.

Bringing a comprehensive working knowledge of the issues currently impacting on social care delivery, you will be up‑to‑date with policy and practice development.

The roles require travelling significant distances, sometimes in urgent situations and without prior notice, in a rural environment where public transport may not be available.

You will need to hold a current full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

We have implemented a new Social Worker Career Pathway within our Adults Services, with vacancies available at the Social Worker (Grade

F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) levels, which align with the national Professional Capability Framework (PCF) for Social Workers

What we can offer you

• Continuous Professional Development
• We offer
  26 days annual leave
  , plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
• Flexible working opportunities
  are available
• Please note:We are unable to consider overseas applications.
• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect this from all staff and volunteers.
• 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.
• This role requires Social Work England Registration (SWE).

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

• * 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
• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and…