Assessment & Intervention Social Worker | Devon | Up to £38ph
Devon, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
Reference: DC1109190526AM_1779094675
🌟 Assessment & Intervention Social Worker - Devon 🌟
Agency Opportunities | Children's Services
Pay Rate: Up to £38 per hour
Accommodation / Commuter Allowance: £150 per week (subject to eligibility - reviewed end of June 2026)
Accommodation / Commuter Allowance: £150 per week (subject to eligibility - reviewed end of June 2026)
📍 Locations & Vacancies (Countywide)
- North & Mid Devon
- Barnstaple
- Tiverton (x2 vacancies)
- Exeter & East Devon
- Exeter (x3 vacancies)
- South & West Devon
- Totnes
🕒 Working Arrangements
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
- Hybrid Working: Office & home-based (subject to service needs)
- Duty week: Office-based 5 days per week
- Non-duty week: Office-based 3 days per week
- Driving Requirement: Valid UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
🧒 About the Role
Seeking experienced Assessment & Intervention Social Workers to support children, young people and families across the county. This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake meaningful, relationship-based social work that delivers safety, stability and positive long-term outcomes for children.
The organisation is currently working under an Ofsted Improvement Plan, therefore we are looking for robust, confident practitioners who demonstrate strong practice and can model high-quality social work to colleagues.
You will be required to manage your allocations effectively, visit children as needed and remain responsive to service demands, including emergencies and Section 47 enquiries.
✅ Key Responsibilities
- Completing Child & Family Assessments
- Undertaking Section 47 Child Protection enquiries
- Responding to safeguarding concerns and emergencies
- Working directly with children and families to assess risk and need
- Developing and progressing outcome-focused intervention plans
- Working collaboratively within a restorative, child-centred framework
👥 About the Teams
To support frontline practitioners, Devon has introduced Specialist Practitioners who complete Reg 24s, Viability Assessments, Pre-birth and Parenting Assessments. This allows Assessment & Intervention Social Workers to focus on day-to-day assessments and direct work with children and families.
Teams consist of Social Workers, ASYEs and Family Practitioners, supported by accessible and experienced Team Managers.
🌿 Why Devon?
- Restorative, strengths-based and child-centred practice culture
- Two Blue Flag coastlines
- Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks
- Excellent transport links - M5, rail connections, Exeter Airport
- Vibrant communities and excellent schools
- An outstanding work-life balance in a beautiful part of the UK
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For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - Davina.Cripps @ caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 3 8 5 0 3 1 1 0 9
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