Social Worker – Adult Social Care

Do it for Devon

Make a real impact in Okehampton and Moretonhampstead – Join our Integrated Adult Social Care Team

Are you ready to take your social work career to the next level in one of the most beautiful regions of the UK? We’re looking for a passionate, forward‑thinking Social Worker to join our dynamic Integrated Adult Social Care Team in Okehampton and Moretonhampstead.

You’ll work with individuals aged 17+ transitioning into adult services, supporting those with physical and learning disabilities, long‑term health conditions, and safeguarding needs. Using a strengths‑based approach, you’ll empower people to live independently and safely in their communities. You’ll be at the heart of person‑centred care, assessing needs under the Care Act, supporting decision‑making in line with the Mental Capacity Act, and protecting adults r relationship‑building skills will shine.

This role is 30 hours per week, with days to be discussed but ideally including a Friday.

We have implemented the first phase of a new Social Worker Career Pathway within our Adult Services, with vacancies at the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) levels. Our roles align with the national Professional Capability Framework (PCF) for Social Workers, which provides a robust structure for all local authorities to standardise professional capabilities and offers a clear career pathway.

This is a fantastic opportunity to pursue an achievable, clear pathway that allows you to reflect on your practice and development through the PCF.

If shortlisted for interview, your experience, skills and knowledge will be assessed against the PCF domains. If found appointable, you will be appointed to either the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) level. Ongoing learning and support from your line manager will enable you to evidence incremental learning and submit an application for progression to the Experienced Social Worker level via a portfolio against the PCF.

• We are committed to your continuous professional development
  , providing excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice with line managers and peers.
• We offer 26 days annual leave
  , plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years of service.
• Flexible working opportunities are available, including part‑time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (subject to the needs of the role – please discuss further at interview).
• An opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Living and working in Devon, with top‑performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and scenic coast and countryside, is highly 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). At this time we cannot consider overseas applications.

Becky Luscombe –  or  Interviews are to be held on 24 February 2026.

Please ensure that when completing your application form you provide a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forward if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

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

Does the job role include personal care?: No

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Job Description Grade F and Grade G details are available on the DCC website.

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