About Social Care in Devon
Social Care and Health in Devon covers Public Health, Adult Social Care, Adult Social Care Commissioning and Children’s Social Care and Health. Providing a wide range of important roles such as Social Workers, Health Visitors, Team Managers, Occupational Therapists and many more.
Each as significant as the other by playing a vital role in ensuring the health and wellbeing needs for the people, children and young people and families of Devon are met.
You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
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 part of Social Care and Health has never been more attractive.
If you are looking to make the move to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions, relocation support may be available.
Devon County Council are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career.
What our Social Care and Health staff say
“Nothing gives me more satisfaction in my job than working together with an individual, and using a strength-based approach to identify social care needs.
Living and working in Devon is like living the dream! After a challenging day at work, I can go for a walk on the beach with my family. Which has been like being on a holiday. The scenery itself is therapy.”
– Chim
Experienced Social Worker (Integrated Adult Social Care)
“Being a transitional social worker hasn’t been easy balancing work and getting to know the place but with the level of support that Devon County Council gives through management, I really found social work practice in Devon a worthwhile experience.
Devon has given me an opportunity to expand on my knowledge base and hands on experience in working with children and families.”
– Mavis
Experienced Social Worker (Children’s Social Care)
“The favourite part of my job is to meet a wide range of people in their own homes, get to know them, understand what’s important to them and what they would like to be able to achieve.
I really enjoy working and living in Devon. I enjoy my work/life balance, being at the coast with the beaches, my friends and my family.”
– Lydia
Occupational Therapist (Integrated Adult Social Care)