Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Care

Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Care

Location: County Hall, Exeter
Full Time Salary: £39,862 - £47,181 per annum
Team: Children Looked After, Corporate Parenting

We are looking for Experienced Social Workers with a passion for making positive changes for the Children and Young People in Devon to join our Children Looked After (CLA) Team in Exeter & East Devon - a team that's making a real difference, every single day.

We believe that home is where the heart is - and for most children, that means staying with their families, supported by strong, local networks and place-based support. When long-term care is needed, we work hard to deliver permanence from day one, our dedicated CLA team implement restorative practice and relational ways of working , to support children in building lifelong connections with their families and communities.

About the Role

As an Experienced Social Worker within Children Looked After you will be supported by a stable, knowledgeable and experienced management team.

Leading by example you will

Model high standards of professional working
Handle a varied caseload with a focus on long-term positive change
Deliver high-quality assessments that shape children's futures
Work collaboratively across agencies to ensure the best outcomes

This is your chance to be part of something meaningful - to change lives , build futures , and help develop a brighter tomorrow for Devon's Children in Care.

About You

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your creativity, resilience, and compassion will help promote long-term, positive change.

Driven by purpose, your skills and experience will include:

A recognised social work qualification & SWE registration
Completion of your ASYE
Experience in multi-agency and court settings
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A deep understanding of children's social work legislation and theory
A commitment to putting children at the heart of everything you do

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

To find out more about working in our Children Looked After team or for further information on the role, please contact CLA, Exeter & East Team Manager - Dani Arrowsmith for a friendly, informal chat :

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The closing date for this vacancy is 26 October 2025. Apply early to avoid disappointment - the vacancy may close before this date if a sufficient number of applications are submitted.

This role is currently eligible for a retention payment of £2,000 per annum pro rata (terms & conditions apply).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £39,862.00-£47,181.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Store discount

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REQ008480