Children & Families Social Worker – North Devon – Up to £40.00ph

Children & Families Social Worker – North Devon – Up to £40.00ph

Location: North Devon
Job Title: Social Worker – Children & Families
Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37 hours per week)
Team: Children & Families

We are seeking experienced social workers to support our children and young people in North Devon. This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful and positive relationships with children, young people, and families—working closely with them to achieve outcomes that are family-led, strengths-based, and focused on safety and stability.

This Local Authority is currently working under an Ofsted Improvement Plan, so we are specifically looking for experienced, robust social workers with a strong track record of good practice who can model and share their expertise across the service.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be part of a Children & Families team, managing a varied caseload including:

• Child-in-Need and Child Protection

• Legal proceedings and Looked After Children

• Working creatively with families to promote positive change within the home environment

Our North Devon teams include a strong mix of Social Workers, ASYEs, Family Practitioners, Team Managers, and Advanced Social Workers. You’ll be part of a supportive and dynamic team structure.

To enhance service delivery:

• 3 Specialist Practitioners support with specialist assessments (Reg 24s, Viability Assessments, Pre-birth & Parenting Assessments)

• Family Practitioners assist with intervention and direct work with children

Requirements & Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration with SWE

• Substantial post-qualifying experience in statutory children’s services

• Strong court work experience and familiarity with CIN/CP/Looked After processes

• Ability to model good practice and support less experienced colleagues

• Own transport is essential

Working Hours & Contract Duration

• Start Date: ASAP – 4 weeks

• Contract Length: 3–6 months ongoing

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

• Dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your assignment

• Market-leading hourly rates

• Access to roles across multiple NHS and local authority services

• Quick and simple compliance process

• Prompt weekly payments

• Referral bonuses of up to £250!

Know someone who would be a great fit for this role?
Refer them to me today, and if they start, you’ll earn £250! Get in touch with me directly at 0203 475 4175 / Todubore@hg-mh.com for more details.