Proud to Care Devon
Social Worker
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About the Role
As a Social Worker you will be working with a range of individuals in the community. You will be assigned a case load and you will work with the individual and make decisions that are in their best interests. Decisions and appropriate support will be made from interviews with the individual and family members and the completion of different assessments.
Expected to earn
£31,099 – £39,493 on a full-time basis
Depending on the role, you may be required to work or be on call during the evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. However, there are opportunities to work Monday to Friday. Find out more information about being a Social Worker in Devon.
Skills and Values
There are a range of skills and values that are needed to work as a social worker. These include:
- Excellent communication, observational and listening skills
- Good verbal, digital, written and numeracy skills
- Empathy and communicate confidently approach difficult conversations
- Great organisation skills to develop personalised care and support plans
- Resilient, patient and calm under pressure
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Entry Requirements
To work as a social worker, you will need to have a degree in social work and be registered to practice with Social Work England. Experiences like working in social care, volunteering or work experience will support your university application.
If you have an undergraduate degree in a different subject you can complete a two-year masters in social work. You can apply for a fast-track training route such as Frontline, Think Ahead or Step Up to Social Work.
Opportunities to Develop
In your first year as a social worker you can be offered an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment. This will provide you with extra support for example regular supervision, training and development.
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Once you have completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, your employer can support you with a training pathway to help you progress in your career. There are further opportunities to get a Masters Degree, progress into senior social work roles, specialist social work roles such as a senior mental health practitioner or safeguarding.
What Roles Can I Do to Gain Experience?
- Social Care Assessor
- Social Prescriber
- Manager
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