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Family Practitioner - Children & Families
- Exeter, East Devon
- Full Time
- £30,518 - £33,699 p.a.
We are seeking a Family Practitioners for a fixed term or internal secondment for 12 months within our Children & Families Service covering Exeter & East Devon. About the Role Fixed term or internal secondment for 12 months (37 hours per week). This is a Family Practitioner role, designed to provide vital operational and practice support across the Children & Families team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting effective service delivery, helping to coordinate urgent and duty-related activity whilst working closely alongside Social Workers, Team Managers and partner agencies. You will take a lead role in the coordination of urgent duty tasks, supporting the allocation and management of work across the team and ensuring that children and families receive a timely and responsive service. The role will include supporting Social Workers with diary management and arranging appointments, attending meetings and recording accurate notes and actions, undertaking urgent duty work, and maintaining effective communication with families and professionals. You will also be responsible for responding to duty calls, liaising with children, families and partner agencies by telephone, supporting practitioners with joint visits where appropriate, and contributing to the ongoing assessment and planning processes for children. A sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding practice is essential, alongside the ability to work confidently within statutory frameworks and recording systems. As part of a supportive and restorative team, you will help ensure that operational processes run smoothly, enabling Social Workers to focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families. About You You will be highly organised, proactive and confident in managing competing priorities within a fast-paced statutory environment. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build positive working relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies. You will be comfortable working with complex information, making informed decisions within your role, and undertaking a variety of urgent and time-sensitive tasks. You will be computer literate and confident using case recording systems, Microsoft Office applications and other digital platforms to maintain accurate records and support service delivery. Due to Devon's rural nature and the size of our localities, candidates should expect to travel between visits, often over long distances. For some roles, walking, cycling or public transport may not be practical, so you'll need access to your own reliable transport (subject to reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010). Your Skills & Experience We are looking for someone who advocates for children and young people with professionalism, compassion and a restorative approach. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies, contributing to a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement. Key skills and experience include: Experience working within Children's Social Care or a related statutory service. A good understanding of child protection, safeguarding and statutory social care practice. Experience supporting duty services, operational coordination or case management activities. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and urgent tasks. Experience of attending meetings and producing accurate, timely recordings and actions. Confidence communicating with children, families and professionals by telephone and in person. Ability to support practitioners with joint visits and direct work where appropriate. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent IT skills, including the use of case recording systems and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families and colleagues. A valid UK driving licence and access to a car (exceptions may apply under the Equality Act 2010) About Us We are embarking on an exciting and ambitious journey to foster cultural change, continuously embedding restorative practices and relational approaches in our work. We firmly believe that for the majority of children, the family home is the best environment in which to thrive and grow. We take great pride in our workforce and the positive impact we are making for children and families in Devon. Our social work teams are dedicated to delivering the best possible service, supported by an ambitious and supportive culture. What’s in it for You? In return for your vital contribution, we offer an excellent range of employee benefits, including: Generous annual leave Free onsite parking Employee Assistance Program for support when needed, plus a variety of well-being services Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance, including remote work options Discounts at over 900 national & local retailers through our benefits platform Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme For an informal discussion about the role, contact Team Manager Emma Moore Emma.Moore@devon.gov.uk Application Deadline : 09/08/2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly to arrange interviews. Please note, we may conduct interviews throughout our recruitment campaign, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment as we may close the advert earlier than expected. For more information about working for Devon, please visit our Working for Devon page. REQ010151
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Attendance Assistant - Exmouth Community College (Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust)
- East Devon, Devon
- Part Time
- £25,584 per annum pro rata (£13,907 actual salary per annum)
Exmouth Community College are looking for an enthusiastic and able Attendance Assistant to help enable the Trust to realise its mission to ‘Transform lives, strengthen communities and make the world a better place by supporting the College to increase student attendance and reduce the number of persistent absentees. If you are able to meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you. The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check. Closing date: 1st September 2026 (This job advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if you are interested) Full details and an application form can be downloaded here: Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust - Vacancies .
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Administrator - Barley Lane School
- Exeter, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £13.90 - £14.82 per hour
Barley Lane is a vibrant special school, supporting pupils from Year 3 to Year 11 with a range of complex needs, including SEMH Based in Exeter. Barley Lane School is looking for an Administration Assistant to work with the Business Manager to provide an effective school office function for 18 hours a week Duties will include financial, administrative and safeguarding support to the school. Please see attached job description for more information This is a demanding role which requires the ability to prioritise to meet the ever changing environment 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 a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks. Please click here to see our safeguarding policy: Barley Lane School - Safeguarding and Wellbeing Please use the attached application form. Please email applications to recruitment@barleylane.devon.sch.uk Closing date for applications is 24th July 2026. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.
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