Mental Health Social Worker - Adult Social Care

We have exciting roles available in the North & Mid Devon Social Care Team, one post is based in Barnstaple and one post is based in Bideford (There may be the opportunity for a Crediton base should it be a preference to the applicant).

These roles will have a focus on Community work, with an expectation you may need to cover the whole of the North and Mid Devon catchment area.

The successful candidate will be placed in an experienced social care team with a stable workforce who make a real difference to the lives of individuals with mental health conditions.

Main duties of the job

Duties

• Delivering a social care pathway in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014;
• A strong focus on offering a personalised and person-centred approach to assessment, support planning, safeguarding and review;
• Strong, effective communication skills as you will be working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary sector organisations;
• Commitment to involving service users and carers in the delivery of a high quality and equitable service

About you

An experienced and qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, BA Hons, MA or equivalent) who is registered to practice with Social Work England (previously HCPC).

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.

About us

What we can offer you

• We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
• We offer26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
• Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)
• Offer an opportunity to enter agenerous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Mental Health Social Worker has never been more attractive.
• Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.

We would also consider offering these posts as a Secondment opportunity for up to 15 months for Devon County Council employees. Please ensure you obtain agreement from your line manager prior to making an application, as this isessentialfor your application to be considered

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,481 to £45,529 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0011-26-0649

Job locations

Bideford Community Hospital

Abbotsham Road

Bideford

Devon

EX39 3AG

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please

refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please

refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Screening Questions

Essential

• Did you qualify before 2012, OR have you completed 1 year of your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE)?

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Desirable

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Screening Questions

Essential

• Do you hold a Social Work England professional membership?

Screening Questions

Essential

• Can you confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?

Screening Questions

Essential

• Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Desirable

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Person Specification

Screening Questions

Essential

• Did you qualify before 2012, OR have you completed 1 year of your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE)?

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Desirable

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Screening Questions

Essential

• Do you hold a Social Work England professional membership?

Screening Questions

Essential

• Can you confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?

Screening Questions

Essential

• Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Desirable

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Bideford Community Hospital

Abbotsham Road

Bideford

Devon

EX39 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Bideford Community Hospital

Abbotsham Road

Bideford

Devon

EX39 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please

refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Screening Questions

Essential

• Did you qualify before 2012, OR have you completed 1 year of your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE)?

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Desirable

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Screening Questions

Essential

• Do you hold a Social Work England professional membership?

Screening Questions

Essential

• Can you confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?

Screening Questions

Essential

• Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Desirable

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.