Discover the latest jobs in Devon
View All Jobs.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
Latest Jobs
Dari and Pashto On call Bilingual Support Worker
- Exeter, Devon
- Casual
- £20.50 per hour
Temporary/Casual You will be working within the Ethnically diverse education achievement service, EDEAS, who have over 30 years’ experience supporting Devon schools with improving learning outcomes and attendance for ethnically diverse and multilingual children. EDEAS are seeking On call Bilingual support workers for Dari and Pashto. Your role, which may include travel across Devon (excluding Plymouth) will be to: Build affective relationships with schools and staff. Provide bilingual support in the classroom, one-to-one or small group support to multilingual children across all key stages (primary and secondary). Prepare resources for delivering one-to-one or small group support - support and guidance will be provided. Monitor children's language development - assessing and reporting on their progress. Support professionals and parents as an interpreter through your language(s), in meetings and through communication between school and families. Write pupil visit notes, support the development of team resources and guidance. Be involved in cultural celebrations days. Deliver Home language assessments - full training will be given. Translate key documents into your spoken language(s). Support Devon County Council teams through our interpreting and translation services. Additional information: This is an on call role, where you will be contacted if the team receives a request for your language. Your availability and work will then be agreed to meet the demands of the request. Other than you your induction and professional development, there are no guaranteed hours. Your base location will be subject to where you reside and will be discussed at interview. You do not need to reside in Exeter to apply for this role, however you must reside in. If you do not have your own transport with the correct driving licence you must be comfortable using public transport. You will also receive: You will be supported with all aspects of the role. You will receive safeguarding, language development and school structure training and CPD as needed. You will be supported through one of the teams Lead advisory teachers. You will have access to bilingual dictionaries, bilingual reading books and other resources. Access to DCC employee benefits 12.07% holiday pay for every hour worked For further details on this role please contact Cary-Anne.Ginns@devon.gov.uk or call 01392 880731. Reference: REQ009546
Read More
HR Adviser
- Exeter, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £39,862 - £44,075 per annum, pro rata
Fixed Term up to 2 Years Full Time and Part Time We’re looking for passionate and experienced HR Advisers to join our People and Culture Directorate at Devon County Council (DCC). We are recruiting for full and part time two year fixed-term vacancies within our Operational Casework teams. Please clearly indicate within your application whether you wish to be considered for full or part time vacancies. The Operational Casework team has a strong presence, providing advice and guidance on many HR and employee relations issues across Devon County Council, to Schools and other external clients. Demands are high due to the challenges the Council currently faces, but this provides the opportunity for HR Advisers to work in partnership with our customers to enable them to pragmatically resolve their HR issues, which can be complex, and support them in delivering crucial services to our communities and Schools. As a team, we take a person-centred approach to employee relations and are on a journey to embed restorative practices. The role requires highly effective communicators and negotiators, who are able to adapt their approach to suit different customer needs. We are seeking individuals with a ‘can do’ attitude who will be able to fit quickly into our existing teams and who offer a range of HR experience and knowledge. Whilst experience of working with local government, Schools or NHS terms and conditions would be advantageous, we are interested in hearing from you whatever your HR background. As we are currently undergoing significant change in DCC, experience in change programmes, including restructures and TUPE, would be particularly beneficial. Who you are We are looking for highly skilled and experienced HR professionals with a proven track record of delivering HR solutions and working effectively as part of a team. We are looking for candidates who; Are self-motivated and driven Can conduct benchmarking and market analysis to ensure our people solutions are evidence based Have highly effective research skills with the ability to interpret and apply to organisational objectives Are customer focused, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills which build effective relationships Have strong written skills with an ability to communicate clearly and concisely, in a way that fosters understanding Can work collaboratively with colleagues and Trade Union representatives to achieve desired outcomes Can work in an agile way to support changing demands Our offer to you Working for Devon County Council delivers all the benefits you would expect from a large employer including: Incremental pay increases within your grade Generous annual leave and other holiday entitlements along with flexible working Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Discount schemes Find out more about Our Offer to You. For more information on our People Strategy. Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Work from home Schedule: Flexi-time Monday to Friday For more information or to request an informal discussion about this opportunity, please email Kathryn Chidzey-Jones, Head of HR Casework, at kathryn.chidzeyjones@devon.gov.uk, or Lisa Flack, Team Manager – HR Casework, at Lisa.Flack@devon.gov.uk. Closing date: Wednesday 29th April 2026 Interview date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please click Apply Now to see the Job Description. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This role requires a DBS disclosure. Reference: REQ009548
Read More
.png)
Senior Youth Support Worker - DYS Space Ltd
- East Devon, Devon
- Part Time
- JNC: unqualified scale pt 9 - 10: £27,817 - £28,516 / qualified scale pt 10 - 13: £28,516 - £31,885 pro rata
Location: Exmouth & Ottery Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract - For 1 year with potential of becoming permanent SPACE is an ambitious and innovative charity, driven by our values and seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services. Our employees strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others. We value everyone's contribution and create safe spaces for exploration and growth. Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities? Do you love a challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with young people in our Exmouth & Ottery youth centres and local communities. This post requires either an experienced youth worker or someone looking to change careers and work with young people as part of the youth work team. Transferable skills will be considered. Our Youth Centres are busy and vibrant spaces.. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of leading sessions alongside providing young people with individual packages of support. What is the role? Leading youth work in a variety of settings Supporting the development of co workers and volunteers Codesigning and supporting the delivery of social action projects in the community Working with partners and stakeholders Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work Helping young people to develop skills and put their ideas into action Who we’re looking for About You: Experienced youth worker or confident that you have the transferable skills required for the demands of the post Leadership and confidence Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people Creativity and solution focused thinking Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness Ability to multitask, set priorities and reach out when you need help and support High commitment to continuous professional practice A reflective practitioner A valid Driving License with a vehicle to drive to our different locations Space is an inclusive and learning organisation. Our employees should strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply, as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion principles. What we offer Annual leave: 6 weeks for the first 5 years then increased to 7 weeks (pro-rata’d for part-time roles) Additional 3 Statutory days given between Christmas and new year plus bank holidays Pension contributions starting at 6% rising to 8% in the third year Employee assistance programme 24/7 Casual dress code Social occasions Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities Enhanced sick pay Trained wellbeing champions available for a chat Chromebook and work mobile Value-driven culture At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is a priority at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply. Upon a conditional offer of Unlocking potential with young people and their communities www.spaceyouthservices.org Registered company address: DYS Space Ltd, 100 Club, Wear Barton Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 7EH Company registration number: 10229618 Charity number: 1173430 appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which will include: An identity check (photo ID) Receipt of satisfactory references cover for 3 years to current Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) How to apply Please read the job description and apply by completing our application form, describing your passion for this role even if you don’t feel you meet every point in the description. If you’d like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Brind on 07764 326431 or for more information please visit www.spaceyouthservices.org . We will also be offering an online Q&A session about the role online on Thursday 23rd April 4-5pm, Please email Thehiveyc@spacepsm.org if you would like an invitation to the online meeting. To apply for this post please download and complete the attached application form on our website Work with us — Space Youth Services | Online Youth Work | Digital Youth Work and return this either via email as an MS Word document to recruitment@spacepsm.org or posting to DYS Space Ltd, 100 Club, Wear Barton Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 7EH. The deadline for applications is 30th April 2026.
Read More
View All Jobs