Social Worker - Adult Social Care
- West Devon, Devon
- Full Time
- £38,220 - £44,075 per annum
Internal DCC Employees Only
12 Month Secondment
A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our dedicated Community Health and Social Care team in the Ivybridge and Kingsbridge area.
The role focuses on supporting individuals who have experienced a stroke, along with their families and carers. This is a 12 month secondment opportunity for internal candidates.
You will play a key part in supporting people to regain independence, through a strengths based approach. You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, while ensuring that every person receives personalised, holistic and empowering support.
Key qualities: up to date experience of completing Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity assessments and Safeguarding. You will be a case holder, working both in a hospital and community setting. You will require strong communication skills and the ability to challenge and navigate difficult situations.
For an informal discussion please contact: Amanda Crosby amanda.crosby@devon.gov.uk 01392 383000
Interviews are to be held on 13th May 2026
This post is being offered as a Secondment opportunity for 12 months.
Please ensure you obtain agreement from your line manager prior to making an application, as this is essential for your application to be considered.
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How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential 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 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.
- 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.
This role requires Social Work England Registration (SWE)
REQ009559
Integrated Adult Social Care
Interview Date: 13/05/2026