Assessment Social Worker

Devon County Council are seeking experienced and dedicated social workers to join our Children and Families Assessment Team in Exeter.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people, and families by fostering safety, stability, and positive outcomes.

Working under our Ofsted Improvement Plan, we need robust and skilled social workers who can bring strong practice experience to the team and act as role models for peers.

You'll be part of a team that values collaboration and strength-based approaches while being supported by Specialist Practitioners who focus on complex assessments.

• Conduct Child and Family Assessments to determine levels of need and appropriate interventions.


• Undertake section 47 Child Protection enquiries to ensure the safety and welfare of children.


• Work directly with children, young people, and families to create family-led, strength-based plans that promote safety and stability.


• Liaise with multi-agency partners to coordinate interventions and services.


• Manage and prioritise a diverse caseload, ensuring timely and thorough assessments.


• Support the court process by collaborating with Specialist Practitioners for pre-birth, parenting, and other complex assessments.


• Attend the office 5 days a week during duty weeks and 3 days a week otherwise to ensure effective service delivery.

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work with registration with Social Work England.


• Experience: Proven track record in children and families assessment services, with expertise in section 47 enquiries and Child Protection cases.


• Skills: Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to model best practices.


• Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Act, and safeguarding policies.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a child-centered approach.

• Weekly accommodation/commuter travel allowance of up to £150 for those living 50+ miles away (evidence required).


• Opportunity to work in a supportive, dynamic, and forward-thinking team environment.

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.


• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!


• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK


• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.


• Payroll service twice a week.


• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.


• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.


• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.


• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.