We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker within a Permanency & Transitions Team within the Social Care industry in Devon County Council. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.

Main duties include:

Befriending, advising, assisting and supporting young people leaving the care of the local authority and moving onto independence as per the Children Leaving Care Act 2000
Reviewing or supporting the review of the pathway plan, and when necessary amending previously agreed recommendations set out in the young person's Pathway Plan
Working directly with care leavers, aged 16 plus, to facilitate their transition to adulthood and independence from local authority care, ensuring the young people's objectives that are set out in their Pathway Plan are met
Developing close and effective working relationships with key statutory and voluntary agencies and partners to facilitate a planned and coordinated multi-agency response to the identified needs of care leavers
Preparing and maintaining appropriate written records
Taking part in a duty system
Developing and sustaining good working relationships with young people

To be successful:

For this role you will need to be a Qualified Social Worker with a SWE Registration and educated to Degree Level. Candidates will need to have an excellent knowledge of therapeutic approaches, relevant legislation, national policy and initiatives and experience working with Children and Families. You will also need to have the Eligibility to Work in the UK with previous experience within Adult Social Care Team.

Benefits of Working for Devon County Council:

Our client cares about their staff, recognise the importance of training and development and support our social workers to reach their full potential. They have a clear Workforce Development Strategy, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss this Qualified Social Worker, or any further vacancies we have in Devon and Surrounding Areas Council, please contact George Willett or send in your updated CV today