Social Worker Uk Visa Sponsorship Available

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

We are thrilled to provide this chance to further expand our practice-focused career path for Social Workers. Devon is passionate about growing people and devoted to reaching excellence in practice by focussing on what is important to them.

We have two full-time, permanent positions available.

• In the Newton Abbot Community Health and Social Care Team, there is one position available for an advanced social worker.
• The Moor to Sea (Totnes and Dartmouth) Community Health and Social Care Team is looking for one Advanced Social Worker.

The job of the Advanced Social Worker is critical to driving best practice and assisting our teams in delivering the best outcomes for clients.

About Us:

Newton Abbot and Moor to Sea are part of the larger South Devon teams, alongside Coastal Teignmouth and Dawlish. We are a group of colleagues from various professional backgrounds, including social work, occupational therapy, and non-professionally qualified personnel. Our population is broad, and the team works with adults of working age who have a physical and/or learning disability, including those transitioning to adulthood, older people with physical disabilities and/or mental health issues, such as dementia, and carers.

We are located at Sherbourne House in the heart of Newton Abbot, near Totnes Community Hospital. We cover a vast geographic area, including numerous GP surgeries, and collaborate closely with our health colleagues in community nursing and intermediate care. Both teams are busy but friendly and supportive. We are committed to fostering a person-centred culture that prioritises individuals in everything we do.

One of the major advantages of working in either team is that we have well-established teams of dedicated self-starters. They have a strong work ethic and actively promote the rights of the people we work with. They are a highly capable team that manages challenges on a regular basis and consistently employs strengths-based practices. We have a strong team spirit and are dedicated to collaborating with our co-located integrated community services team, which includes Community Nursing, Intermediate Care, and Community Therapy.

The advanced social worker will collaborate closely with the team managers in each locality, focussing on Devon’s priorities for promoting development and best practice.

We are committed about assisting our colleagues in advancing their professional and career growth.

About You

Are you an experienced social worker seeking for the next great opportunity in your career? Are you interested in joining an organisation that prioritises investing in both people and practice?

If you said yes and have the following experience, we’d want to hear from you:

• I am passionate about promoting independence, health, well-being, and rights for the people of Devon.
• Experience coaching and mentoring professional peers, promoting innovation in practice.
• Leadership expertise with supervising or managing others.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, using a person-centred approach to practice.
• Significant post-qualification experience as a registered practitioner in social work.
• In-depth understanding of professional practice, working theories, and models, as well as their implementation and evaluation.
• Strong awareness of the regulatory and inspection framework under which services operate.
• Demonstrated experience guiding improvement and challenging the quality of practice within the implementation of expected standards.

In exchange, you will join an exceptional team and receive extensive assistance from your Community Service Manager, Co-Team Manager, and Advanced Social Worker, as well as the Newton Abbot leadership team, which includes Community Nursing, Intermediate Care Operational Leads, and Clinical Leaders.

Investing in People and Practice.

Our core principles serve as the foundation for organisational culture and vision, and we incorporate them into real, committed, and inspirational management and leadership. Our advancement and development paths are intended to assist you in creating a career path that is tailored to your specific objectives. We will be there for you every step of the way as you continue your professional development.

Here are a few additional reasons why our employees appreciate working with us:

I enjoy how independent you can be. It strengthens the integrity of the profession.

‘I feel trusted by the organisation.’

‘I’ve felt continually supported.

Join us and make a difference where it counts the most.

What We Can Offer You

• We prioritise your professional development and strive to help you maximise your career potential. You will be provided with good support and supervision, as well as regular opportunity to discuss and reflect on your practice with both your line manager and peers.
• We provide 26 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5 years of service.
• Flexible working options are available, including part-time, flexitime, compressed working hours, and homeworking (according to role requirements; please discuss further during the interview).
• Opportunity to join a lucrative Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Devon is an excellent destination to live and work, with high-performing schools, colleges, bustling cities, picturesque villages, and some of the most magnificent coastline and countryside in the United Kingdom. Living and working in Devon as an Advanced Social Worker has never been more appealing.
• Relocation support of up to £10,000 may be available for those moving to Devon, subject to qualifying requirements.
• Relocation support packages may include visa sponsorship, subject to criteria and circumstances.

If you want to explore these roles in greater detail, please contact:

• For the Newton Abbot vacancy, contact Natalie Keens at 07968 226419 or natalie.keens@nhs.net.
• For the Moor to Sea post, contact Emily West at 07464656592 or emily.west@nhs.net.

DCC recognises the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is dedicated to creating an inclusive and safe environment. We welcome applications from those who share our dedication to ending prejudice, challenging inequity, and promoting diversity throughout Devon. More information is available on our Equality and Diversity websites.

Happy to talk. Flexible Working – The Council provides flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work, such as hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours, etc.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the well-being of children and vulnerable individuals, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This function necessitates the ability to perform all spoken components of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Your personal data will be processed in compliance with the Applicant Privacy Notice.

To learn more about Working for Devon, please visit our page.

This position necessitates a DBS disclosure.