Mental Health Social Worker - Adult Social Care
Devon County Council
Bideford, EX39 3AGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,481 to £45,529
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
26 days leftJob description
We have an exciting role available in the North & Mid Devon Social Care Team, with a focus on community work or hospital discharge. Both areas of work...
- 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
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.
You will need to hold a current full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
For all relevant information please
refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
What we can offer you
- We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
- We offer26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
- Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)
- Offer an opportunity to enter agenerous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Mental Health Social Worker has never been more attractive.
- Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.
Screening Questions
Essential: - Did you qualify before 2012, OR have you completed 1 year of your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE)?
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.
Desirable
- Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.
Screening Questions
Essential: - Do you hold a Social Work England professional membership?
Screening Questions
Essential: - Can you confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?
Screening Questions
Essential: - Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?
Qualifications
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.
Desirable
- Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
29 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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