Do it for the moments that change a child’s future.
In our Exeter and East Devon Locality, social workers are based across two distinct locations, each offering its own unique benefits. From Exeter, Devon’s vibrant and historic city, to Honiton, a welcoming market town at the heart of East Devon, our teams support diverse communities while enjoying excellent connections to both coast and countryside.
Exeter
Our Exeter and East Locality teams are based in our Exeter office in the heart of Devon’s vibrant county city, offering the best of both worlds: a thriving urban centre surrounded by beautiful countryside and coastline. Rich in history yet forward-looking and dynamic, Exeter offers a bustling city centre, excellent transport links, a renowned university, and a growing cultural and business scene.
With easy access to the East Devon coast, Dartmoor National Park, and picturesque market towns such as Topsham and Crediton, Exeter provides an exceptional quality of life. Whether you enjoy exploring independent shops and cafés, spending time outdoors, or taking advantage of excellent leisure and cultural opportunities, Exeter is a fantastic place to live, work and build your career.
Our teams work across a diverse locality that stretches from the vibrant city of Exeter to the stunning Jurassic Coast. Whether you’re drawn to the seaside charm of Exmouth, Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton, the character and community spirit of Honiton, Ottery St Mary and Axminster, or the convenience and culture of city living in Exeter, you’ll find a place that feels like home.
Life here is shaped by easy access to some of the South West’s most spectacular landscapes. Spend your free time exploring coastal paths, relaxing on award-winning beaches, visiting charming independent shops and cafés, or discovering the rolling countryside and nearby Dartmoor National Park. Excellent transport connections make it easy to stay connected while enjoying a more relaxed pace of life.
Welcome payment
About the payment
If you take one of our eligible roles within our dedicated Exeter and East Devon Children and Families or Assessment and Intervention teams you will receive a £5,000 Welcome payment. It’s our way of recognising the valuable contribution you’ll make from day one. The payment is subject to standard deductions and will be paid on a pro-rata basis for part-time employees.
What you need to know
- The payment is subject to standard deductions and will be paid on a pro-rata basis for part-time employees.
- We will pay you the Welcome payment in your first or second available salary after you start with us.
- Former Devon County Council employees may be eligible, provided there has been a break in service of at least six months.
- If you leave the organisation within two years, you will be required to repay a proportion of the payment.
Current eligible roles
Social Workers
Social Worker – Assessment (Exeter & East)
– Closing date: 15/11/2026
Social Worker – Children & Families (Exeter & East)
– Closing date: 15/11/2026
Advanced Social Workers
Advanced Social Worker – Children & Families (Exeter & East)
-Closing 15/11/26
Children’s Advanced Social Worker – Assessment (Exeter & East)
– Closing 15/11/26
Eligible Services
To learn more about each eligible service, simply select the links below to visit their team pages.
Flexible working opportunities
Working at Devon County Council, you will be offered a whole host of flexible working opportunities – but what exactly does this mean?
The place to work
Think you know local government? Think again. Modern. Flexible. Inclusive. Find a job that makes a difference and contributes to your local community, and gives you the flexibility and support you need.
The place to live
We’re lucky to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Whether you like the sea, the countryside or the city, find out why Devon is the place for you.