About this role
Job summary
Make a difference at a critical point in a young persons life:
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Advanced Social Worker to join our Transitions Adult Social Care (TASC) Team, supporting young people as they move from childrens into adult services.
This role sits within our integrated system, delivered through the Section 75 partnership between Devon County Council (DCC) and Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT). You will be line managed within this arrangement, working across organisational boundaries to support both the TASC team and wider services.
Your focus will be on ensuring young people experiencing mental health needs receive the right support at the right time, with transitions that are planned, joined-up, and centred on achieving positive long-term outcomes.
About the Transitions Team (TASC)
The TASC team supports young people aged 14+ who are likely to require ongoing care and support into adulthood.
The team focuses on:
Early identification and planningCoordinated transitions from childrens to adult social careIntegrating support across education, mental health, health, housing, and social carePromoting independence, wellbeing, and stability into adulthood
Main duties of the job
What youll be doing
Lead high-quality, integrated practiceAct as a practice leader, championing evidence-based, person-centred social workProvide professional supervision, mentoring and coaching to colleagues across the teamSupport practitioners working across organisational boundariesSupport complex transitionsTake a lead in complex transition cases, particularly where there are significant mental health needsEnsure plans are holistic, coordinated and forward-looking, bridging childrens and adult servicesPromote a strengths-based approach that supports independence and positive adult outcomesStrengthen partnership and system workingWork closely with:Childrens social careMental health services (including DPT teams)Education and SEND servicesHousing and community providersHelp develop clear pathways and shared approaches across the systemPromote joint responsibility and collaborative decision-makingSupport operational delivery and qualityWork with the TASC Team Managers, reporting to Community Services Manager, to support:Case allocation and oversightQuality assurance and audit activityPractice development and service improvementDrive improvement and learningChampion reflective practice and continuous improvementSupport learning across teams and organisationsContribute to service development and innovation
About us
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.If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon,subject to qualifying conditions, relocation supportof up to £10,000, may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications who aren't currently residing in the UK.Life in Devon
From top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities to charming villages and breath-taking coastlines, and countryside. Devon offers an unbeatable lifestyle. Whether you're relocating or looking for a fresh start, this is your chance to live and work somewhere truly special.
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Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Screening Questions Essential
Do you have current Right to Work in the UK? Did you qualify before 2012, OR have you completed 1 year of your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE)? Do you hold a Social Work England professional membership? 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?
Qualifications Essential
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Desirable
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Devon County Council
Address County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)