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Candidates must be experienced and qualified social workers, registered with Social Work England, and possess a commitment to professional development. A strong understanding of current issues in social care delivery and the ability to work across Devon County is essential, along with the possession of a valid driving license for traveling purposes.
We have an exciting opportunity available working alongside the Devon County Council Transition in Adult Social Care (TASC) Team and Devon Partnership Trust (DPT) Adult Social Care.
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Mental Health Adult Transitions Social Worker to join our services. This role is essential in supporting individuals with mental health needs as they transition from children's to adult services. You will work directly with young people, families, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure a smooth, person-centred transition experience that promotes independence, dignity, and holistic well-being.
The role is social worker assigned to DPT and will be based/ working alongside the TASC team in Exeter. The role will be essential in liaising with CAMHS, children's services and supporting with promoting a smooth and planned transition for young people presenting with mental health as their primary need or with dual diagnosis. The role will receive practice support from DPT Social Care as well TASC.
TASC has developed strong links with Childrens Services and Education and work with young people from the age of 14 up until 25 across the Devon County Council footprint. The team comprises of two Team Managers, Social Workers, Social Care Assessors, Occupational Therapists and Business/Information Support Officers.
This is an exciting time for the transitions services in Devon with the TASC projects overall aim is to improve our joint services in supporting young people in Devon as they plan and make decisions about what their adult life will look like. Over the first year of the project we have shown that effective collaboration with Childrens Services, Education and voluntary agencies is improving the outcomes for young people, and those that care for them, as they transition into adulthood.
About You
An experienced and qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, BA Hons, MA or equivalent) who is registered to practice with Social Work England.
You will have completed the Assessed First Year in (post-qualifying) Social Work practice, if appropriate, and can demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development as we are committed to supporting you to look at post-qualifying opportunities during your career with us.
Bringing a comprehensive working knowledge of the issues currently impacting on social care delivery, you will be up-to-date with policy and practice development.
You will need to hold a current full driving licence and have access to a vehicle due to the requirement to travel significant distances as the role is Devon Wide.
About us
For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
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