We are looking for an full time social worker to join our Fostering Recruitment and Assessment team as an Assessing Social Worker within Devon . If you are passionate about supporting Children in Foster Care to thrive, then we want to hear from you! About the role  As an Assessing Social Worker within Fostering Recruitment and Assessment, you will be responsible for assessing individuals who apply to become mainstream foster carers for Devon County Council. From the initial assessment of the first application right through to post-panel approval, you will provide expert guidance and support for applicants. During this process, you will be expected to assess applicants suitability by completing initial fostering visits and a comprehensive, in-depth Form F Fostering Assessment before presenting applicants to the fostering panel. Following approval from the panel, you will continue to support and supervise the foster carers for a period of up to 3 months, Your guidance, advice, and regular supervision will help ensure safe, supportive, and nurturing fostering environments for Devon’s children. All responsibilities must be carried out in line with the National Minimum Standards for Fostering, the Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011, and any other relevant legislation. As part of this role you will be expected to: Oversee and contribute to quality assurance processes within the service Assist in delivering training to both prospective and existing foster carers, supporting local fostering recruitment events Champion high standards of professional social work practice across the team Demonstrate strong knowledge of fostering regulations and the legal options that enable children to be cared for by individuals within their network   About you You will bring the following skills and experience: Be a qualified and SWE‑registered Children’s Social Worker Have satisfactorily completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Have experience completing social care assessments, ideally including Form F or Form C assessments but other sector or team assessing experiences are transferrable Experience of assessing and or supervising foster carers is desirable, though not essential Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build effective, trusting relationships Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, guidance, and relevant legislation Either have previous experience within a fostering service or be able to demonstrate clear transferable skills from another role Show excellent time‑management, written recording, and planning skills Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the families you support. This may include occasional weekend work for recruitment events and some evening sessions when completing assessments with prospective foster carers Be willing and able to work across the whole of Fostering Devon’s geographical area   What we can offer you We have some fantastic employee benefits available, including:  26 days paid annual leave per year, rising to 31 days with 5 years’ continuous service, plus bank holidays.  Free onsite parking  Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services  Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme  We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home  Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform  Cycle to work scheme  Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme   If you are looking to move to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions, we offer a generous relocation allowance. There has never been a better time to make the move!  Ready to Make a Real Difference? To find out more about the Fostering Assessment & Recruitment Team or the role, please contact the Team Manager, Sally Willox ( sally.willox@devon.gov.uk ) for  a friendly, informal chat. Applications close on 25 January 2026 . If a sufficient number of applications are received the advert may close early, therefore please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 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 note: This role is not currently eligible for sponsorship or resettlement. For the vital contribution you make, you will receive the following: Generous annual leave, with the ability to purchase additional  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. Relocation package of up to £8,000, subject to qualifying conditions (T's & C's apply) For more information about working for DCC, please visit our Working for Devon page Additional Information This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. 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. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice .    REQ009122 - Children's Social Care

GTS Academy Trust, known as Great Torrington School. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, number 7698197. An exempt charity. Great Torrington School is looking to appoint a Communications and Reprographics Technician to assist with the digital, print and other reprographics needs of the school including communications. The duties of the successful candidate will include large volume printing for classes, maintaining the school’s reprographic equipment, assisting with marketing and communication including the school’s online presence via the website and social media channels. Prospective candidates should have experience of using Microsoft Office and an enthusiasm for learning new skills relating to digital and print media.  Great Torrington School is a successful and popular 11-16 school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Criminal Record Check. An online check will be performed on shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here Great Torrington School - Policies . Please download an application pack and application form from the school website https://www.gts.devon.sch.uk/. Alternatively, contact the Headteacher’s PA, Joanna Pateman, by phone on Ext 230 or e-mail for a pack. Closing Date: Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 9am.

Our Assessment & Intervention Service is looking for dynamic and experienced individuals to join us as Advanced Social Workers in one of our three main localities - Mid & North Devon, Exeter & East Devon and South & West Devon. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to take the next step in their Social Work career. If you can bring strong assessment skills, a commitment to safeguarding and a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families then we want to hear from you! About the Role As an Advanced Social Worker in Assessment & Intervention, you will be responsible for managing a smaller, but more complex caseload, with the key objective of improving the outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children, young people and their families across Devon. To achieve this you will champion relationship-based Social work alongside a commitment to continual development and improvement within your team. You will be confident and competent at demonstrating reflective learning whilst encouraging positive change for children and families in your area. Assessment and Intervention is a busy, fast-paced service where you will be working  with children and young people with a complexity of needs whilst undertaking in-depth assessments. Alongside this, you will work closely with your Team Manager to assist with the day-to-day operations of your team, providing support, supervision and mentoring to Social Work colleagues. By building supportive, trusting and professional relationships you will contribute to an effective and efficient service, making a positive difference to children and families in Devon. Skills and Experience Our Advanced Social Workers provide a lead social work role within each of our teams, supporting the development of good evidence-based practice. With substantial post-qualifying experience and the ability to demonstrate that you’re working in line with the BASW PCF framework, you will: Demonstrate the ability to work holistically with families, supporting children with complex needs within a multi-agency environment Have evidence of substantial post-qualifying training and development Be able to lead improvement and challenge the quality of social care practice in a constructive manner You will also need to either be a Practice Educator or willing to undertake the relevant training at the earliest opportunity Champion high standards of professional social work practice Encourage and support opportunities for reflection and learning, delivering on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring to unqualified/alternatively qualified staff, students, and less experienced social workers   This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to progress in their social work career. Assessment & Intervention is a challenging, yet incredibly rewarding environment where you will see first-hand, the positive impact our dedicated teams have on the future of Children and Young People in Devon. Ready to Make a Real Difference? To find out more about working in Assessment & Intervention or for further information on the roles available, please contact the following Service Managers: Exeter & East: Becca Bolitho ( rebecca.bolitho@devon.gov.uk ) North & Mid: Sharareh Amoui-Arabi - sharareh.amoui-arabi@devon.gov.uk South & West: Jean Beynon - ( jean.beynon@devon.gov.uk ) Applications close on 22 February 2026 . Interviews will take place throughout the recruitment campaign so ensure you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as the advert may close early. In addition to the £2000 retention payment per annum, we are now offering a £5,000 Welcome Payment to eligible new permanent staff joining the North and Mid Devon locality . Payment will be received in full in your first or second salary of joining us. We are proud to welcome applications from internationally trained and qualified professionals who are now based in the UK and eager to bring their expertise to our team. For the right candidates, we can offer visa sponsorship to support your journey.  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. For the vital contribution you make, you will receive the following: Generous annual leave, with the ability to purchase additional  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. Relocation package of up to £8,000, subject to qualifying conditions (T's & C's apply)   For more information about working for DCC, please visit our Working for Devon page Additional Information This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. 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.   REQ009121 - Children's Social Care