Social Worker

Company: Service Care Solutions
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Location: Barnstaple
Job Description:

Job Description

Adult Social Worker – Devon County Council

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Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an Adult Social Worker to join Devon County Council on a temporary ongoing contract.

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Location: Devon

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Contract: 3-month ongoing contract with a view to extension

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Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour Umbrella (£27.48 PAYE Exclusive)

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Hours: Full-time

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About the Role

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You will work within Adult Social Care services, supporting adults using a strengths-based and person-centred approach to maximise independence, wellbeing, and choice.

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Key responsibilities include:

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  • Completing complex Care Act assessments and reviews.
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  • Undertaking risk assessments and care planning.
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  • Contributing to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes.
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  • Applying the Mental Capacity Act, including capacity assessments and Best Interest decisions.
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  • Identifying enablement and reablement opportunities.
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  • Leading safeguarding enquiries, including complex safeguarding investigations.
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  • Working closely with health professionals, voluntary organisations, and multi-disciplinary teams.
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  • Undertaking Court of Protection work, including Deprivation of Liberty applications within the community where required.
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  • Maintaining accurate and timely case records.
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  • Supporting service development and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Requirements

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  • Social Work England registration.
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  • Experience within Adult Social Care.
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  • Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, and safeguarding legislation.
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  • Experience completing assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries, and support planning.
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  • Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
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  • Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
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  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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This role would be particularly suited to Social Workers with experience in Adult Community Teams, Safeguarding Teams, Locality Teams, Physical Disabilities, Older Persons, or Learning Disabilities services.

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Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk along with a £200 candidate referral bonus and a £150 sign-up bonus for new candidates.

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Posted: September 19th, 2026