Transitions Social Worker - Mental Health

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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

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 offer 26 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 a generous 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.
• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.