Social Worker - Children and Families

Location Newton Abbot
Salary £38 - £44.01 per hour
Discipline
C&F Staff can hot desk from either office base in Totnes or Newton Abbott and there is flexibility around hybrid working with a combination of office and homeworking to support the needs of the individual. Remote working is supported as long as this meets the needs of the service and can be discussed on an individual basis. We are seeking experienced social workers to support our children and young people in South Devon. This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful and positive relationships with children, young people, and families; working closely with them to achieve positive outcomes that are family led, built on strengths, and achieve safety and stability keeping them safe through their childhood and beyond. About our Teams Our Children and Families teams are responsible for managing child-in-need and child protection cases as well as cases in legal proceedings and looked after children. The casework is varied, and you will be working creatively to promote positive change within the home environment. Our South Devon teams of Social Workers, ASYE’s and Family Practitioners are managed and supported by Team Managers, Assistant Team Managers, Advanced Social workers and our Specialist Assessment Practitioners. An agreed weekly agency accommodation / commuter travel allowance of up to £150 per week is offered for those living 50 miles or more from their work base.