Children’s Social Worker - Front Door Service

Full Time 37 hours per week

We are looking to recruit expert and highly capable Social Workers to join our Children’s Front DoorService. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team where you can truly shape outcomes and make a meaningful difference, providing the right support at the right time.

Our Children’s Front Door Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is responsible for handling all safeguarding and child-protection inquiries throughout Devon. It provides a crucial part in promoting and protecting the safety and welfare of children throughout the county.

From a central hub located in Exeter, our dedicated and experienced team of professionals work in close collaboration with the police, healthcare, education and probation services to quickly gather and assess information when determining the best course of action in supporting families and meeting children’s needs. Through these vital agency partnerships, our Children’s Front Door service can promptly and efficiently identify potential risks and initiate timely, need specific interventions where appropriate.

Over the past year our Children’s Front Door has undergone significant change resulting in the achievement of a progressive and stable workforce, operating at 90% permanent staff. Our primary focus is on the safety and well-being of children and families by simplifying access to services, and strengthening collaboration with our partner agencies.

As an Experienced Social Worker within Front Door, you will handle more complex children’s plans, confidently carrying out your duties to safeguard the wellbeing of Devon’s children. You will be familiar of working in a high pressurised environment, and understand the importance of providing our children and young people with accessing the help and support they need now. You will be working creatively to promote positive long-term change modelling social work practice that is of a high standard and in line with statutory obligations as well as championing restorative practice.

Guided by a Team Manager and supported by Advanced Social Workers, Referral Coordinators and Business Support Officers, this role provide a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain more experience within a busy frontline team.

This role is currently eligible for an annual Retention payment of £2,000 per annum pro rata.

You will be an advocate for the children and young people you are working with, ensuring each child feels fully supported. Your skills and experience will include:

The salary will be determined by qualifications, skills and experience. Please refer to the relevant Job Descriptions and salary ranges below:

Social Worker: £40,444* per annum

Experienced Social Worker: £41,177 – £48,738* per annum

Please click here to see the Job Description for Social Worker (Grade F)

Please click here to see the Job Description for Experienced Social Worker (Grade G)

In return for the vital contribution you’ll make, we offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

For more information about Working for Devon County Council please visit our Working for Devon page.

To find out more about working in our Children's Front Door Service or for further information on the role, please contact the Jade Hill: jade.hill@devon.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 22nd November 2026

Apply early to avoid disappointment as we may close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We welcome applications from internationally trained professionals currently living in the UK. Sponsorship can be offered to the right candidate to support your journey.

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

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.