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Specialist Social Worker - Inclusis Ltd (Tide House)

Location: Tide House, Bideford, DevonRole type: Flexible (office based, with some home working)Reporting to: Registered ManagerAbout Tide HouseTide 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 roleAs a Specialist Social Worker you will typically be responsible for undertaking the parenting assessments of 2-3 families that are placed at Tide House. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that includes Social Workers, Therapists, Assessment Support Workers and Family Key Workers. The team are 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. Alongside undertaking the parenting assessment, you will utilise your social work skills and experience contribute to the wider team learning and development, including weekly meetings that review the ongoing assessment and monitoring levels for each family.This role has an important safeguarding responsibility, both for the families you directly work with and as a contributor to the wider safeguarding culture throughout the organisation. Close support, clear communication and regular recordings all support us to ensure children at Tide House are kept safe and their wellbeing promoted.This role can be undertaken fully in the office or with 2-3 days of home working, depending upon the current stage of assessment. You will be expected to be present, in person, for assessment sessions, delivering ‘Feedback’ and for most multi-agency meetings. The length of the office days can be negotiated.The successful candidate will have:As least 3 years post-qualifying experience of working in children’s social workExperience of undertaking parenting assessments, report writing and care proceedingsA trauma-informed approach to working with parents, whilst ensuring a child-focus to the assessmentExperience of engaging families to make positive and sustained changeA 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 dayClear 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 toSupportive, 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 supervisionRobust, supportive induction- Structured induction programme to help you feel confident in your role- Hands-on learning and guidance from experienced staff- Shadowing shifts and ongoing mentoringSupport for your career progression- We invest in developing your skills and career- Training and qualifications funded (by agreement)- Pathways for progression into different rolesMeaningful rewards- Highly competitive salary- Paid annual leave (33 days for this position)- Paid sick leave- Private healthcare- Company pension- Paid flu vaccine- Paid eye care- Annual staff celebration and social eventExcellent 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 efficientA 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 otherIf you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, then please contact Karl Knill on 01237 237120.Job descriptionPlease see attached.SafeguardingTide 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 opportunitiesTide 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. How to applyIf you would like to apply, then please complete the application form which can be found here: https://forms.office.com/e/VSGzjvtYck

Headteacher - St Helen's CofE School (Learning Academy Partnership Trust)

To start September 2026 or January 2027 We have an exciting opportunity for a new Headteacher to lead St Helen’s C of E School, located just outside of Bideford, as it transfers into the Learning Academy Partnership from Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust. It is an exciting time for the school but also one of change for children, colleagues, parents and the community. This is a joint recruitment with Alumnis as the school will be transferring between Trusts in the summer term. We are offering a £5,000 relocation package for candidates relocating from outside Devon or Cornwall. St Helen’s is in a period of change, and we are seeking a Headteacher who can manage not only the change for the parents, children and colleagues but also ensure a strong curriculum offer delivering inclusive practice, effective pedagogical practice and outcomes in place, and that it unashamedly privileges the most underserved children. The Learning Academy Partnership is driven by mission and beliefs ensuring that every child has the right to live life to the full. We are committed to improving educational outcomes for underserved children across the South-West and breaking down barriers to social mobility. Our Headteachers achieve this through a rich, vibrant curriculum delivered by excellent teachers.You will be joining a strong, single organisation, culture of collective efficacy and one that is rooted in our Christian foundation. We are passionate about our role in social justice in our communities and tackling stubborn South West deprivation. As a Church School leader, you will uphold and develop the school’s Christian distinctiveness through its educational offer. We welcome applicants with or without prior experience of leading a Church school. We offer full induction and support as you embark on a journey as a church school leader. You will benefit from excellent systems and support from the Business Support team who manage all aspects of the operations, leaving you space to lead teaching and learning. You will also join a local hub as well as the wider partnership of schools where you will be part of hard-wired inter-dependence and collaboration with a shared responsibility to all children in the Trust. We do operate as islands; we care deeply about each other’s schools and communities.Our Headteachers and colleagues are rooted in their communities and work hard to serve their children, and successful candidates will be able to ensure this relationship with pupils and the community continue to flourish. St Helen’s is a wonderful school ready to take the next big step on its journey and the new Headteacher has a wonderful opportunity to work with pupils, parents, colleagues and the community to continue the St Helen’s journey as it transfers from Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust to the Learning Academy Partnership.We want to support you in deciding if we are the right trust for you. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, we are offering visits with our Trust Lead / Deputy Trust Lead on Wednesday 11th February and Tuesday 3rd March 2026. Please contact our People Team on people@lapsw.org to book your visit.We apologise as due to the situation we can only offer group visits but by offering a 1:1 call we aim to answer individual questions to help you learn more about whether this is the right Trust and school for you.The Learning Academy Partnership and Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK.For more information and an application pack, please visit our website, Learning Academy Partnership - Home.Please apply by 12pm on the closing date

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HR Adviser

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

We’re looking for passionate and experienced HR Advisers to join our People and Culture Directorate at Devon County Council. We are recruiting for both permanent and 12 month fixed-term vacancies within our Policy, Reward & Relations and Operational Casework teams. The 4 HR Adviser posts we are recruiting for are: 0.69 FTE - Permanent - HR Casework 1 FTE - Fixed term maternity cover (up to 12 months) - HR Casework 1 FTE - Fixed term additional funding (up to 12 months) - HR Casework 1 FTE - Permanent - Policy, Reward & Relation Please clearly indicate within your application whether you wish to be considered for vacancies in one or both teams and your preferred contract type. Our HR Adviser vacancies fall within two teams within People and Culture: 1.  Our Policy, Reward and Relations Team The Policy, Reward and Relations team are responsible for developing and maintaining the framework for policy and reward within Devon County Council. The team are split into Reward (job evaluation, pay and employee benefits) and Policy – with both teams supporting the operational delivery of our People Strategy. As an HR Adviser within the Policy Team within HR Policy, Rewards and Relations, you will play a crucial role in supporting the workforce and shaping the future of the organisation by delivering first class, business focused HR solutions. You will be responsible for policy development, working with and maintaining constructive relations with our trade union colleagues. It is important that these activities are delivered in an efficient and productive way. The role requires someone who can bring attention to detail with the ability to interpret employment legislation and translate this into policy and guidance as well. 2.  Our Operational Casework Team 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, 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 can offer a range of HR experience and knowledge. Whilst experience of working with local government, Schools or NHS terms and conditions would be helpful, 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 advantageous. 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 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 Heather Timbrell, Head of HR Policy, Reward & Relations at heather.timbrell@devon.gov.uk or Kathryn Chidzey-Jones, Head of HR Casework at kathryn.chidzeyjones@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 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: REQ009281

Team Manager - HR Casework

Exeter, Devon, Hybrid
Multiple Terms
£51,356 - £55,604 per annum

1 x Permanent (Full Time 37 hours per week) 1 x Fixed Term 12 Months (Full Time 37 hours per week) Team Manager – HR Casework People & Culture Directorate | Devon County Council We’re looking for passionate and experienced Team Managers (HR Casework) to join our People & Culture Directorate at Devon County Council. We are recruiting for both permanent and 12‑month fixed‑term vacancies within our Operational Casework service. Please clearly indicate your preferred contract type and working pattern within your application. Part-time hours will be considered. Our Operational Casework Team The Operational Casework Team has a strong presence, providing expert HR and employee relations advice and guidance across Devon County Council, to schools and other external clients. Demand for the service is high, reflecting the complex and often sensitive issues faced by the organisation and its customers. This provides a challenging and rewarding environment where Team Managers lead HR Advisers to work in partnership with customers to resolve complex, high‑risk and high‑impact HR matters, supporting the delivery of vital services to our community. As a service, we take a person‑centred approach to employee relations and are on a journey to embed restorative practices where appropriate. The role requires highly effective communicators and negotiators, able to adapt their approach to different audiences and situations, including in highly emotive circumstances. We are seeking individuals with a ‘can‑do’ attitude, who can quickly establish credibility, support and lead experienced HR professionals, and bring a broad range of HR operational knowledge and experience. While experience of working within local government, schools or NHS terms and conditions would be beneficial, we welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable HR experience from other sectors. As Devon County Council is undergoing significant organisational change, experience of change programmes, including restructures, consultation processes and TUPE, would be particularly advantageous. Who You Are We are looking for highly skilled and experienced HR professionals with a proven track record of delivering pragmatic HR solutions and leading teams in complex, customer‑focused environments. We are looking for new team members with a solution-focus and an openess to consider how we can continuously improve our service. You will: Be self‑motivated, resilient and driven, with the ability to deliver under pressure. Have proven experience of managing HR professionals, including supervision, performance management and wellbeing. Be confident handling complex and sensitive employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance and organisational change. Be customer‑focused, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills that build effective working relationships. Have strong written skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and coherently in formal and informal settings. Be able to influence, negotiate and work collaboratively with managers, colleagues and Trade Union representatives. Be able to work flexibly and adaptively in response to changing priorities and operational demands. Our Offer to You Working for Devon County Council delivers all the benefits you would expect from a large public sector employer, including: Incremental pay increases within your grade Generous annual leave and other holiday entitlements Flexible working arrangements Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Discount schemes Find out more about Our Offer to You and our People Strategy. Benefits Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking On‑site parking Hybrid working Schedule Flexi‑time Monday to Friday For more information or to request an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Kathryn Chidzey‑Jones, Head of HR Casework - kathryn.chidzeyjones@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 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: REQ009282

Teacher of Music - Exmouth Community College (Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust)

East Devon, Devon
Part Time
MPS/UPR

Exmouth Community College is seeking a qualified teacher to take on a role teaching Music. The successful applicant will be expected to provide outstanding teaching and learning of Music to ensure high attainment of students. The post holder will adhere to the professional duties of a teacher as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions of Service document and College policies.  We have flexibility to offer around 0.6 FTE or below. Please state your preferred FTE range within the Supporting Statement section of your application. 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. Full details and an application form can be downloaded here: Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust - Vacancies (tedwraggtrust.co.uk) Closing Date: 3rd March 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 )

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