Social Worker

My Social Work News; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking an Advanced Social Worker for the Children & Families Team in Devon, offering flexible positions that pay £42 per hour. You will provide leadership and support, focusing on children and families with complex needs. Responsibilities include caseload management, mentoring, and promoting high standards of social work practice. Enjoy a work-life balance while residing in the scenic beauty of Devon, known for its vibrant communities and excellent quality of life.

Benefits

Flexible earning of £42 per hour

Varied assignments

Work-life balance

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualifying experience in social work.
• Ability to provide leadership and supervision.
• Experience in working with families with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to maintain efficient service delivery.
• Manage a smaller caseload focusing on children and families.
• Enhance practice standards through supervision and mentoring.
• Facilitate training for staff and students.
• Challenge and improve social care practice quality.

Skills

Professional leadership

Mentoring

Assessment management

Quality standards promotion

Complex needs handling

Education

Post-qualifying experience

Job description

Advanced Social Worker within Children & Families Team in Devon (UK), earning £42 hourly. This ongoing opportunity offers full-time or part-time positions, inviting you to join a supportive team committed to making a meaningful impact. Join a vibrant work environment where you can grow professionally while enjoying the scenic beauty of Devon.

Perks and benefits:

• Hourly Salary: Enjoy the flexibility and financial freedom of earning £42 per hour, ensuring your hard work is rewarded.
• Varied Assignments: Devon County Council provides exciting assignments across the region, helping you gain a wealth of experience.
• Work-life Balance: Revel in the flexibility of locum work, allowing you to tailor your schedule and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training and mentoring are abundant, ensuring you continue to evolve in your social work career.

What you will do:

• Provide professional leadership and supervision to your team, assisting with the day-to-day operations to ensure efficient service delivery to children and families.
• Undertake in-depth assessments and manage a smaller caseload, focusing on children and families with complex needs.
• Share your knowledge through supervision and mentoring, enhancing practice standards within your team.
• Champion high standards of professional social work by facilitating reflection, learning, and training for staff and students.
• Lead improvement efforts and constructively challenge the quality of social care practice within your team.

About you:

You will hold a prominent role as an Advanced Social Worker, offering substantial post-qualifying experience. Demonstrate your capabilities at an Experienced Social Worker level with the ability to work with families with complex needs and deliver quality mentoring, coaching, and training. Showcase your commitment to leading improvement and promoting high-quality social care practices.

Why Devon is the place to be:

Devon is not only a hub of professional opportunities within the social work domain but also a wonderful place to call home. With its breathtaking coastlines, picturesque moors, vibrant communities, and excellent schools, Devon offers a high quality of life. Excellent transport links, including the M5, railway services, and Exeter Airport, ensure you’re well-connected. Dive into a rewarding career in social work amidst the charm and adventure that Devon offers.

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