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Family Key Worker - Tide House

Location: Tide House, Bideford, DevonRole Type: Office based (no home working)Reporting To: Registered ManagerAbout Tide House Tide House is a Residential Family Assessment Centre rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (August 2025). We undertake parenting assessments for up to five families placed with us, providing ‘expert evidence’ to support families, local authorities and care proceedings. Families have self-contained accommodation of 1-3 bedrooms, allowing us to support families with multiple parents and children. Tide House utilises relational approaches to support families to care for their children in a safe and consistent way, alongside undertaking the required assessment of them, as directed by the Local Authority or Court.The role The purpose of this role is to provide consistent safeguarding oversight, practical support and evidence-informed assessment input for families during their placement at Tide House, while working closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team. As a Family Key Worker, you will have a primary responsibility for supporting the safeguarding of children during their time at Tide House. Alongside day-to-day monitoring, support and safeguarding work with families, you will use your skills and experience to gather evidence and contribute to the parenting assessment led by the Social Worker. The Family Key Worker also takes a lead role in ensuring the child’s needs are understood and responded to during the assessment period, and in coordinating the family placement plan.You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that includes Social Workers, Therapists, Assessment Support Workers and Family Key Workers. The team is highly skilled and experienced in supporting families with a wide range of needs, including mental ill health, substance use, learning disabilities, domestic abuse and past trauma. There is a clear focus at Tide House on encouraging parents to do things themselves, and for us to assess this, rather than stepping in to do things for them. This role has an important safeguarding responsibility, both for the families you directly work with and as part of the wider safeguarding culture throughout the organisation. Close support, clear communication and regular recording all help to ensure children at Tide House are kept safe and that their wellbeing is promoted. This role must be undertaken fully in the office, as it involves direct safeguarding oversight, in person support to families, timely communication with colleagues and access to placement information and monitoring systems. Working hours are 08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday plus part of the on-call rota.The successful candidate will have: Professional experience of support or care for children and/or vulnerable adults The ability to balance the need to support a family with the need to assess what they are able to do for themselves A commitment to safeguarding A trauma-informed approach to working with parents, whilst ensuring a child-focus to the assessmentExperience of producing accurate written records and using technology effectively to support assessment and safeguarding practice An ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing The confidence to role model best practice and support the development of colleagues A commitment to professional developmentWhat we offer at Tide House:- A warm, person‑centred organisation making a real difference A homely, nurturing environment where people feel valued Small enough for strong relationships, big enough for real opportunities A supportive culture focused on improving lives every day - Clear values and meaningful purpose Everything we do is centred around safety, wellbeing and getting it right for families A commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for families through consistent, high quality and relational practice A shared vision that everyone is part of and contributes to - Supportive, visible and experienced leadership Managers who listen, guide and actively support you A collaborative multi‑disciplinary approach Friendly and approachable leadership team Regular 1:1 and group supervision Robust, supportive induction Structured induction programme to help you feel confident in your role o Hands-on learning and guidance from experienced staffShadowing shifts and ongoing mentoring- Shadowing shifts and ongoing mentoringWe invest in developing your skills and career Training and qualifications funded (by agreement) Pathways for progression into different roles- Meaningful rewards Highly competitive salary Paid annual leave (33 days, inclusive of Bank Holidays for this role) Paid sick leave Private healthcare Company pension Paid flu vaccine o Paid eye care Annual staff celebration and social event - Excellent IT systems Bespoke, in-house, case management system Responsive, in-person IT support Easy-to-use systems that help you succeed in your role Tools designed to make your work smoother and more efficient- A great working environment A calm, positive and well-maintained office setting Tea, coffee and biscuits, as needed! A team culture built on kindness, respect and collaboration A supportive atmosphere where everyone looks out for each otherJob description Please see attached.Safeguarding Tide House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Safer recruitment practices are followed to ensure all candidates are suitable to work with vulnerable individuals. This includes robust vetting procedures, comprehensive pre‑employment checks, and an expectation that all staff uphold our safeguarding policies at all times. This role, as it involves regulated activity, will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of identity, scrutiny of employment history, and the gathering of suitable references. Equal opportunities Tide House is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee is discriminated against directly or indirectly as a result of any protected characteristic. On-call This role includes an expectation of being ‘on-call’ approximately one week in five, which equates to approximately 10 weeks per year.How to apply If you would like to apply, then please complete the application form which can be found here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/EFTbGFx8DJIf you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, then please contact Charlotte Parker-Hall on 01237 237120.

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Best Interest Assessor - Adult Social Care

Devon
Multiple Terms
£39,862 - £44,075 per annum, pro rata

Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference! Due to the expansion of our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Service , we are offering full-time and part-time opportunities for passionate professionals who want to make an impact. Are you a Registered Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Nurse, or Chartered Psychologist with at least two years post-qualifying experience ? Do you have an excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and want to develop this further? If so, Devon County Council’s DoLS Service would love to hear from you! We have several Best Interests Assessor (BIA) roles available—perfect for either: Qualified BIAs looking for their next challenge, or For the right candidate with an existing detailed knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) along with the necessary skills and experience required to undertake the specialist BIA training. Why Join Us? As a Best Interests Assessor , you’ll play a vital role in protecting people’s rights. You will: Carry out assessments that ensure any deprivation of liberty is necessary, proportionate and lawful. Champion individuals’ human rights , ensuring they are supported and represented. Enable people to challenge their care arrangements in the Court of Protection making your work both meaningful and impactful. What We’re Looking For: Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS in practice. Ability to produce high-quality, legally robust assessments. Analytical skills to evaluate complex information and make sound judgments. What We Offer Specialist training for candidates who demonstrate a detailed practice experience, knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 during the recruitment process. A chance to be at the forefront of rights-based practice . Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance. A supportive team environment where your expertise is valued. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to shape practice, uphold rights, and make a real difference in people’s lives. Ready to take the next step? Apply now and join a service that puts people first. 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.  26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.  Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions) 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)  Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the  Peninsula Pensions website.     Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.  Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.  As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a best Interest assessor has never been more attractive.   Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications. For further information or an informal discussion about this role please contact: Kath Beattie - Team Manager (Tues-Fri) on 07891 140885 or katherine.beattie@devon.gov.uk Sean McKeown – Team Manager (Mon-Weds) on 07483 454 553 or sean.mckeown@devon.gov.uk 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 view 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 . For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council 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 This role requires the person to be registered with their relevant professional regulatory body. Integrated Adult Social Care REQ01454

Learning Hub Lead Officer - Diocese of Exeter

Exeter, Devon
Full Time
£35,000 per annum

Location: Exeter, EX1 1HS Grow in Prayer I Make New Disciples I Serve the People of Devon with Joy Learning Hub Lead Officer - 3 Year Fixed Term Pray, Grow, Serve 2035 is our 10-year strategic plan based on the Diocese of Exeter’s vision to grow in prayer, make new disciples and serve the people of Devon with joy. To do this we want to develop a culture of lifelong learning, to be equipped and enabled, and to be missional in our DNA. The learning hub will be the place everyone turns to for inspiration, for courses and information, and to find that next step that might help us grow as we respond to God’s call on our lives. Once we have developed the learning hub, we will join a diocesan consortium sharing content, learning, and continuing the development of our hubs to meet our changing needs. The Learning Hub Lead Officer will be instrumental in the introduction of the new learning hub, helping us to shape it and populate it before co-ordinating its launch. They will support trainers in translating existing courses into online offerings, and themselves design and develop new self-directed learning opportunities. They will enable us to target courses to key groups in the diocese and track the learning of individuals so that we can support their lifelong learning more effectively. The Learning Hub Lead Officer will combine confidence in using learning platforms with an understanding of how adults learn and how to engage new participants. They will collaborate widely across departments in the diocesan offices who may want to use the platform for their courses and content. In particular they will work closely with the Communications Team to enable integration with a newly constructed website and the diocesan social media campaigns. The Diocese of Exeter is currently operating a hybrid pattern of office- and home-based working; as we emerge from the pandemic, the normal place of work will be diocesan offices in central Exeter with the possibility of some home working if requested. There is the expectation of occasional travel throughout the county of Devon (including Plymouth and Torbay), occasionally on evenings and at weekends. For an informal conversation about this role please contact Kerry Gilbert, Head of Formation, 07415 774378, kerry.gilbert@exeter.anglican.org This role is funded through Church Commissioners’ funding available for up to five years in support of the Pray, Grow, Serve 2035 programme. The appointment is therefore offered on a fixed term contract for an initial period of up to three years. Any extension would be subject to the continuation of funding and is not guaranteed. All applications will be processed through the Church of England Pathways Recruitment website. If you would like to find out more information including Role Description and Person Specification and to apply for the role, then please follow the link to the Church of England Pathways recruitment website: Apply Now – Lay Platform Hub Lead Officer Closing date for applications: Sunday 13 September 2026.

Children's Supervising (Liaison) Social Worker - Mockingbird, Fostering

North Devon, Mid Devon
Full Time
£39,862 - £44,075 p.a

Bring your skills and passion to a team that’s transforming foster care in Devon. We’re looking for a full-time Supervising Social Worker (Liaison Worker ) to join our innovative Mockingbird Constellation covering North & Mid Devon and based at Taw View in Barnstaple. The Mockingbird Team uses the pioneering Mockingbird Family Model (MFM) to create sustainable foster care communities. Foster carers are connected through a network of satellite homes, supported by a central hub home that provides resources, guidance, and emotional support - mirroring the strength and resilience of an extended family. As a Supervising Social Worker (Liaison Worker), you will work across the network of the hub and satellite homes, building and maintaining positive connections alongside a network of valuable support. As someone who knows what good foster care looks like, you will be responsible for: Providing high quality and timely assessments, ensuring children and young people in Devon are receiving the highest level of foster care Supporting foster carers within the Mockingbird constellation, offering regular supervision and completion of carer annual reviews Facilitating connections between satellite homes and the hub home through the promotion of stability, collaboration, and community among carers Undertaking unannounced visits to Foster carers Facilitating monthly Mockingbird carer coffee mornings Attending and supporting Mockingbird family activities Working closely with other childcare teams and professionals to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children Attending meetings – including child in care reviews, risk assessment, stability meetings Presenting to fostering panel Our Mockingbird team plays a vital role in Devon County Council’s commitment as a corporate parent by building resilient support networks and safe, nurturing placements where children can thrive. Your skills and experience will include: A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England Satisfactory completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Social work practice that is of a high standard and in line with statutory obligations, with exceptional recording and planning skills Experience of working within social care, including working in a multi-agency and court environment, with knowledge of fostering regulations A high-level of written and verbal communication skills* The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work The ability to successfully manage complex situations. A valid UK driving licence and access to a car* *Exceptions may apply under the Equality Act This is a challenging, yet very rewarding environment where you can make a crucial contribution to the lives of some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Devon. We are looking for individuals who are strong in partnership working, are able to think creatively and are not afraid to try new things. Click here to view the Job Description. Working for Devon County Council In return for the vital contribution that you make, we have some fantastic employee benefits available, including: Generous annual leave, & the ability to purchase additional annual leave. Free onsite parking. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services. We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform. Cycle to work scheme. Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. For more information about Working for Devon please visit  our Working for Devon page . If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Mockingbird Team Manager: George Maddocks - george.maddocks@devon.gov.uk . Applications close on 6 September 2026 . Interviews may take place throughout our recruitment campaign, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment as this advert may close early. Internal Applicants: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please Note: At this time, we are only accepting applications from candidates who are currently residing in the UK and are unable to consider overseas applications. Additional Information 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 . 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 . Happy to Talk Flexible Working . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . This role requires a DBS disclosure. REQ010455 - Children's Social Care

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