Social Workers Children & Families Team

Social Worker (Children’s Services) – Service Wide Duty Support Non–Case Holding Role Employer: Devon County Council Location: County Hall, Exeter (EX2 4QD) Contract: Temporary Start Date: Monday 2 March 2026 Pay Rate: Up to £38 per hour (DOE) Positions Available: 2 Devon County Council is recruiting Children’s Social Workers to join the Exeter and East Children & Families Service in a service-wide duty support capacity. This is a non–case holding role, focused on providing vital, responsive support across the service during periods of duty demand. You will play a key role in responding to immediate needs and ensuring teams receive timely, practical assistance to maintain high standards of practice and recording. Key Responsibilities: * Providing service-wide duty support across Children & Families teams * Responding to immediate and priority tasks during duty periods * Producing clear, concise, and accurate records * Maintaining up-to-date case information and ensuring actions are completed promptly * Supporting teams to manage workload effectively during high-demand periods You will be supported by a Duty Manager, who will coordinate weekly duty tasks and provide clear direction, guidance, and ongoing support. About You: * Qualified Social Worker with experience in Children’s Services * Confident working in a fast-paced, solution-focused environment * Strong recording and organisational skills * Able to work collaboratively while managing competing priorities Additional Information: * An accommodation/commuter allowance of £150 per week is available for eligible candidates * Please note: this allowance will be reviewed at the end of March 2026