Assessment & Intervention Social Worker | Devon | Up to £38ph

🌟 Assessment & Intervention Social Worker - Devon 🌟

Agency Opportunities | Children's Services
Pay Rate: Up to £38 per hour
Accommodation / Commuter Allowance: £150 per week (subject to eligibility - reviewed end of June 2026)


📍 Locations & Vacancies (Countywide)

• North & Mid Devon
  • Barnstaple
  • Tiverton (x2 vacancies)
• Exeter & East Devon
  • Exeter (x3 vacancies)
• South & West Devon
  • Totnes

🕒 Working Arrangements

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
• Hybrid Working: Office & home-based (subject to service needs)
  • Duty week: Office-based 5 days per week
  • Non-duty week: Office-based 3 days per week
• Driving Requirement: Valid UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)

🧒 About the Role

Seeking experienced Assessment & Intervention Social Workers to support children, young people and families across the county. This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake meaningful, relationship-based social work that delivers safety, stability and positive long-term outcomes for children.
The organisation is currently working under an Ofsted Improvement Plan, therefore we are looking for robust, confident practitioners who demonstrate strong practice and can model high-quality social work to colleagues.
You will be required to manage your allocations effectively, visit children as needed and remain responsive to service demands, including emergencies and Section 47 enquiries.


✅ Key Responsibilities

• Completing Child & Family Assessments
• Undertaking Section 47 Child Protection enquiries
• Responding to safeguarding concerns and emergencies
• Working directly with children and families to assess risk and need
• Developing and progressing outcome-focused intervention plans
• Working collaboratively within a restorative, child-centred framework

👥 About the Teams

To support frontline practitioners, Devon has introduced Specialist Practitioners who complete Reg 24s, Viability Assessments, Pre-birth and Parenting Assessments. This allows Assessment & Intervention Social Workers to focus on day-to-day assessments and direct work with children and families.
Teams consist of Social Workers, ASYEs and Family Practitioners, supported by accessible and experienced Team Managers.


🌿 Why Devon?

• Restorative, strengths-based and child-centred practice culture
• Two Blue Flag coastlines
• Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks
• Excellent transport links - M5, rail connections, Exeter Airport
• Vibrant communities and excellent schools
• An outstanding work-life balance in a beautiful part of the UK

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For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - Davina.Cripps @ (url removed) / (phone number removed)

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