Required Start Date: September / October 2025About The RoleAre you a passionate and highly organised Careers Lead ready to inspire the next generation?We have an extraordinary opportunity for you to join our dynamic team, making a tangible impact across both Plympton Academy and Plymouth High School for Girls.This isn't just a job; it's a chance to truly shape lives. You'll be at the forefront of leading and developing exceptional careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG), empowering students across both vibrant school communities to confidently navigate their future pathways.We're Looking for Someone Who:Holds a Certificate in Careers Leadership (a full Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development is highly preferred).Is a Career Development Institute Registered Professional, bringing expert knowledge and best practices to the role.Possesses a full UK driving licence, has access to their own vehicle, and is insured for business use, enabling seamless travel between our two fantastic schools.If you're driven by the desire to support young people in making informed, impactful choices about their next steps and future journeys, then we are eager to hear from you! Come make a difference with us.About UsPlympton Academy and Plymouth High School for GirlsAt Plympton Academy, we’re all about creating a culture of success that goes beyond academics. We’re focused on fostering resilience, creativity, and the drive to help everyone, students and staff, achieve their dreams. Our vibrant, supportive environment is designed to unlock everyone’s potential, and we collaborate with the best schools locally and nationally to ensure we’re always evolving with the latest teaching practices.Learn more about Plympton Academy herePlymouth High School for Girls is a respected City selective Grammar school known for its engaging curriculum and supportive environment. Our students thrive in a small, friendly school where collaboration and flexibility ensure the best possible experience.Learn more about Plymouth High School for girlsThe Thinking Schools Academy TrustThe Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South West, South, South East, and East of England.We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people and are recognised as the Multi Academy Trust Association Employer of the Year for 2025/2026, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils. Learn more about our Vision and Values hereWhy Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways for professional development including Chartered Teacher status, regular MAT meets to share best practice and range of external opportunities to enhance your development.Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers and preferential access to Benenden Health.TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.What next?To arrange an informal conversation please contact Fay Carder (PA to the Headteacher) by email: Fay.Carder@plymptonacademy.tsat.ukWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.ukIf you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our award winning Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!For further information and to apply, please click here: Careers Leader and Advisor - Plymouth Schools in Plympton - TSATEarly applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We are looking for a positive and motivated Social Worker to join our integrated Adult Community Social Care team covering the West area of Devon.Based at the Abbey Rise, Tavistock office with flexibility to work from home as part of our hybrid working policy, you will undertake a key Social Worker role within our Adult Community Social Care team.You will be working with young people from 17 years old transitioning to Adult Social care through to adults who present with a range of physical and / or learning disability as well enduring health conditions, to assess or review eligible needs under the Care Act, support MCA-compliant decision making and ensure the Safeguarding of adults at risk of abuse.Joining our Adult Community Social Care Team as a Qualified Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred, and committed to working with adults in a strengths-based way.You’ll use your excellent relationship management skills to collaborate and negotiate with service users, their families, providers, and other health care professionals, to proactively encourage independent and safe living within the community.  The post is a full-time position requiring office-based working at least two days per week. Social Worker Career PathwayWe have implemented the first phase of a new Social Worker Career Pathway within our Adults Services, with our vacancies available at the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) levels. Our Social Worker and Experienced Social Worker roles align with the national Professional Capability Framework (PCF) for Social Workers, which provides a robust structure for all local authorities to use as a way of standardising professional capabilities and provides a clear career pathway.    This is a fantastic opportunity to provide you with an achievable, clear pathway for your career; to enable you as a practitioner to reflect and identify your own practice and development on the PCF pathway. If successful in being shortlisted for interview, your experience, skills and knowledge, will be assessed against the PCF domains and if found appointable, this will determine your appointment to either the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker level (Grade G). With on-going learning and support from your line manager, those appointed as a Social Worker will be able to evidence incremental learning and submit an application in due course for progression to the Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) via a portfolio of supporting evidence against the PCF framework.What we can offer youWe 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. We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service. 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) Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension 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 Social Worker has never been more attractive.  If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances, relocation support of up to £10,000, may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications. For further information on this role, please contact Lisa Lawson at lisa.lawson@devon.gov.ukInternal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. 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.  This role requires a DBS disclosure.   REQ8206Integrated Adult Social Care

We are looking for a Housing Renewal Case Officer to join our Public Health and Community Safety team at our offices in Bideford, working 37 hours per week.As a Housing Renewal Case Officer working at Torridge, you will make a real difference to your community and the lives of some of our most vulnerable residents. You will be responsible for the enforcement of relevant housing policies and securing grants to ensure residents are able to live in a healthy and safe environment.Although not essential, the ideal candidate will hold a Level 4 HNC building qualification or have equivalent knowledge of building construction, private sector housing legislation or experience in the delivery of grants. If you feel that you don’t have this level of experience, although are genuinely interested in this role and feel your skills are a good fit, please get in touch as training will be provided to help you develop and to ensure you maintain your competency.Our office is located on the banks of the Torridge estuary in Bideford, one of the most breath-taking parts of the South West within walking distance of the dramatic North Devon Coastline.We offer a fantastic benefits package, which includes:Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which the Council contributes 17.5% toAccess to an Occupational Health service to support you at workEnhanced sick payFlexi time policyAnnual leave starting at a minimum of 23 days (pro rata) and rising to a minimum of 27 days (pro rata) after 5 years (plus bank holidays)The option to purchase an extra 10 days (pro rata) annual leave3 days extra annual leave for the Christmas shut downAccess to the cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle for healthy, low carbon travelExtensive training, learning and development opportunitiesIf you are looking for a new professional challenge with a better work life balance then please call Amy Alford, Housing Renewal Team Leader on 01237 428847 for a confidential and informal discussion about the role and how it might be right for you.To find out more information or to apply please visit our careers website www.careers.torridge.gov.uk to complete an online application form.Closing Date: 3 August 2025.