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Deputy Consultant Social Worker - Frontline

We have an exciting 12 month secondment opportunity (with annual review) for a Deputy Consultant Social Worker. This role is pivotal in developing the next generation of outstanding Social Workers. About FrontlineFrontline is a charity working with social workers like you to make life better for children at risk of harm. We have partnered with your local authority to recruit and train new social workers through Approach Social Work: our three year masters programme. If you have any questions about the application process or the role, please contact Marianne Jackson - marianne.jackson@devon.gov.uk. You can also visit our website for more information.What is a Deputy Consultant Social Worker?A Deputy Consultant Social Worker (DCSW) supports a hub of five participants in their first year on Approach Social Work. The DCSW role is an excellent opportunity to develop your practice education and leadership skills whilst remaining in practice.Support a hub of five Approach participants, who are undertaking their Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work.Offer shadowing and co-working opportunities, consistently modelling outstanding social work practice by identifying and managing risk, being curious and analytical, hypothesising, building strong relationships and using evidence-based interventions to help families change.Be a point of contact for participants, working collaboratively with the CSW to create a supportive learning experience. Support the integration of the hub and individual participants into the wider team, including the initial induction at the beginning of placement. Debrief with students after joint visits, ensuring they receive high quality feedback. Regularly attend and on occasion chair hub meetings.Provide supervision for the students regarding children and families that are being co-worked. What will I get from the role? The Deputy Consultant Social Worker position offers the opportunity to: Gain experience in management and teaching; the role is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to progress into management roles.Access to a high-quality systemic training programme, including teaching on different practice models.Demonstrate through a portfolio of work that you meet the Practice Educator Professional Standards (Stage 1).Gain evidence for CPD.Influence and shape practice, and practice education, across your local authority (for example, by co-working cases with students). Learn more in the deputy consultant social worker job pack. To hear more information, you can sign up to a briefing for an informal chat about the role.How to apply:Complete an application form: follow this link to complete an online application formAnonymous scoring: the panel, which includes a representative from Frontline and the local authority, will anonymously score the applications. Attend an interview: if shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a role play and interview.  If you have any questions about the application process or the role, please contact marianne.jackson@devon.gov.uk.REQ010453 - Children's Social Care

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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Deputy Consultant Social Worker - Frontline

Exeter
Full Time
£41,177 - £45,529

We have an exciting 12 month secondment opportunity (with annual review) for a Deputy Consultant Social Worker. This role is pivotal in developing the next generation of outstanding Social Workers. About Frontline Frontline is a charity working with social workers like you to make life better for children at risk of harm. We have partnered with your local authority to recruit and train new social workers through Approach Social Work: our three year masters programme. If you have any questions about the application process or the role, please contact Marianne Jackson - marianne.jackson@devon.gov.uk . You can also visit our website for more information. What is a Deputy Consultant Social Worker? A Deputy Consultant Social Worker (DCSW) supports a hub of five participants in their first year on Approach Social Work. The DCSW role is an excellent opportunity to develop your practice education and leadership skills whilst remaining in practice. Support a hub of five Approach participants, who are undertaking their Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work. Offer shadowing and co-working opportunities, consistently modelling outstanding social work practice by identifying and managing risk, being curious and analytical, hypothesising, building strong relationships and using evidence-based interventions to help families change. Be a point of contact for participants, working collaboratively with the CSW to create a supportive learning experience. Support the integration of the hub and individual participants into the wider team, including the initial induction at the beginning of placement. Debrief with students after joint visits, ensuring they receive high quality feedback. Regularly attend and on occasion chair hub meetings. Provide supervision for the students regarding children and families that are being co-worked. What will I get from the role? The Deputy Consultant Social Worker position offers the opportunity to: Gain experience in management and teaching; the role is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to progress into management roles. Access to a high-quality systemic training programme, including teaching on different practice models. Demonstrate through a portfolio of work that you meet the Practice Educator Professional Standards (Stage 1). Gain evidence for CPD. Influence and shape practice, and practice education, across your local authority (for example, by co-working cases with students). Learn more in the deputy consultant social worker job pack . To hear more information, you can sign up to a briefing for an informal chat about the role. How to apply: Complete an application form : follow this link to complete an online application form Anonymous scoring : the panel, which includes a representative from Frontline and the local authority, will anonymously score the applications. Attend an interview : if shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a role play and interview.  If you have any questions about the application process or the role, please contact marianne.jackson@devon.gov.uk . REQ010453 - Children's Social Care

Centre Administrator - DYS Space Ltd

North Devon, Devon
Part Time
£25,583 per annum (pro-rata)

1 Year Fixed Term Contract 16 hours per week (with the option to claim up to an additional 4 hours per week as demand/availability allows) Location: Bideford or Barnstaple - Regular travel will be required to both sites. Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities? Do you love a challenge? We are looking to recruit to a one year fixed-term opportunity to work as our centre administrator for our North Team in Bideford and Barnstaple. ‍ ‍ Note: This is fixed term as the current post-holder has themself secured a secondment opportunity as the ‘Premises and Facility Manager’ joining the Business Support Team and will be improving our capacity and capability in managing the physical assets needed to deliver a safe and quality youth work service. ‍ ‍ About Space We are an ambitious and innovative charity committed to ‘unlocking potential with young people and their communities’. Building on an established reputation of successful youth work and other services, Space is seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services and increasing the scope of what we do. Space’s core values are: ★ Integrity - doing what's right even when no one is looking ★ Respect - interacting with fairness, kindness and dignity ★ Determination - we give people a second chance and a third, fourth ★ Collaborative - doing great things together and with others ★ Accountable - managing risk, taking responsibility and be accountable to each other and our stakeholders ★ Dynamic - creating fun and a little bit of weirdness What is the role This position provides essential administrative support to the Bideford and Barnstaple Youth Centre teams, ensuring smooth daily operations across service delivery, premises management, and general administration. Acting as the primary point of contact for the centres, the role supports facility operations, routine finance duties, health and safety checks, and database management, while upholding Space Youth Services' core values in all communications. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for training and staff meetings. Key Responsibilities: To assist in the provision of effective administrative support for our Bideford and Barnstaple Youth Centre teams To assist in the maintenance of accurate record-keeping and service databases, including our Young Person’s membership database and HR systems. To provide an effective first point of contact and signposting for staff, externals and prospective service users. To serve as key point of liaison for cleaning and hygiene services in the premises To liaise with and coordinate premises access for companies undertaking maintenance and repair work. To provide routine administrative support such as photocopying, ordering and stationery issue To provide administrative support for some personnel processes (absence, return to work, timesheets, annual leave and payroll). To support with H&S and monitoring checks and record keeping (eg. meter readings) with respect to vehicles and buildings. Reception/Telephone calls and Incoming/outgoing mail Cash-handling and reconciliation; Banking, Petty cash and tuck sales change etc. Processing of purchase orders for authorisation, ordering of goods and general finance duties as required Enquiry management and administration of facility letting arrangements (under the direction of Locality Manager, Lead Youth Work Practitioner and Business Support Team) To undertake appropriate training (anti oppressive practice/personnel-related/GDPR/ finance and ICT) Any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post. This role may require occasional weekend and evening work (such as for training and staff meetings) To commit to and promote Space Youth Services Values when working with internal and external 'customers' and regardless of whether communicating via telephone, email or face to face. About You Petty cash handling & banking Clerical/administrative experience Strong attention to detail & keyboard skills Coordinating with facilities contractors (e.g., electricians, plumbers, hygiene services) Ability to create/use spreadsheets & word documents Willingness to learn new software (HR, Finance, Membership) 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 As part of our ambitions to improve equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation. 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 Chromebook and work mobile Value-driven culture Level 3 Youth Work training Programme (for Apprenticeships) 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 Ruby Bailey on 07762411396 or for more information please visit www.spaceyouthservices.org . To apply for this post please complete the application form - Application Form Deadline for application: Sunday, 13th September 2026 Interview Date: Thursday, 17th September at Bideford Youth Centre, Kingsley Road, Bideford, EX39 2PF Job Ref: DYS355 Safeguarding Statement and Pre-Employment Checks 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 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)

Senior Highway Asset Officer

Exeter, Devon, Hybrid
Full Time
£41,177 - £45,529 per annum

Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Location: Exeter (with flexible working options) Help Lead Our Asset Programme and Policy Team. Do it for Devon. We are recruiting two Senior Highway Asset Officers to join our Asset Programme and Policy Team and support the ongoing development of asset management principles, championing and promoting their use across the service. We are looking for applicants with a background in highway asset management who possess strong communication and organisational skills, along with a keen and inquisitive nature. What you'll be doing As part of the leadership team, successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate existing leadership capabilities or show the potential to develop these skills within an evolving asset management environment. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Provide strategic direction and support to locally based Asset Officers, including direct line management responsibilities. Collaboration: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote and demonstrate asset management strategies and principles. Strategic Development: Use asset data to identify and promote highway maintenance forward programmes at both local and countywide levels, and review past performance to inform the development of evolving strategies. Budget Management: Take responsibility for the financial management and reporting of centrally managed maintenance programmes. Systems Development and Governance: Promote, develop and maintain asset data systems, ensuring data quality supports evidence-based decision-making. Policy Development: Review and develop asset management policies and procedures. You'll be part of a wider asset management team responsible for the ongoing management and maintenance of Devon's highway assets. Based in Exeter, each successful candidate will work within a small, supportive team covering one half of the county, while also contributing to countywide programmes. You will work closely with colleagues from across the County Council, and the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships will be essential. Our offer to you Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer: 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024. 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. Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role). Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme. For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Neil Braddon on 07790910788 or Rob Turner on 07583026552 or via Teams. 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). REQ010479

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