Permanent Social Worker - Children Looked After Devon

  • Caritas Recruitment
  • Exeter, Devon
  • Nov 11, 2025
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Social Worker - Children Looked After Devon County Council

Join Devon County Council and make a real difference for children and young people.

We're looking for Experienced Social Workers to join our Children Looked After (CLA) Team in Exeter & East Devon. This is your chance to help shape futures and deliver meaningful, long-term change.

Why Join Us?

  • Work within a stable, supportive management team
  • Deliver high-quality assessments and care planning
  • Collaborate across agencies to achieve the best outcomes
  • Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
  • Relocation package available for those moving to Devon

About You:

  • Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration
  • ASYE completed
  • Skilled in multi-agency and court settings
  • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Committed to putting children at the heart of everything you do

Salary: 39,862 - 47,181 per annum
Location: County Hall, Exeter (Hybrid working available)
Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, wellbeing support, discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, EV salary sacrifice, and more.

Retention Bonus: 2,000 per annum pro rata (T&Cs apply)

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and help us build brighter futures for Devon's children.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.