Adult Social Care and Health
Public Health, Adult Social Care and Adult Social Care Commissioning all work in partnership with the NHS and other health and voluntary sector organisations to ensure the health and wellbeing needs for the people of Devon are met.
Working in Public Health
Our focus in Public Health is on preventing ill health, prolonging life and encouraging healthy lifestyles. Our aim is for people to live longer in better health.
There are a wide range of career opportunities across Public Health with teams in data intelligence, business support, emergency planning and commissioning as well as practitioner and specialist roles.
Our team bring specialist knowledge and experience from diverse backgrounds including medicine, healthcare, sports science, environmental health, geography, communication and academia.
Working in Adult Social Care
We have excellent partnership working with the NHS and work within multidisciplinary teams including mental health, community health teams, our Care Direct Centres and with a strong voluntary and private provider sector.
Careers within Adult Social Care include Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), Social Care Reablement and Reaching for Independence, Brokerage, Social Care Assessor and Team Management roles.
Working in Adult Social Care Commissioning
We are responsible for strategic commissioning and delivery of services to adults with mental health needs; those with complex learning and physical disabilities, long-term conditions, and carers supporting these people.
Opportunities within these teams include commissioning roles, strategic planning, business support, data analysts and project managers.
To find out more visit our Devon social work Facebook page.
We are currently recruiting the following roles:
- Social Worker – Tavistock CHSCT (Ref. 4777)
£33,820 – £39,493 per annum
Closing date: 29/05/23
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Team Manager – Autism & ADHD Team (Ref.4781)
£40,478 – £44,539 per annum
Closing date: 31/05/23
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Best Interests Assessor (Ref.4786)
£35,411 – £39,493 per annum, pro rata
Closing date: 04/06/23
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Social Worker – Safeguarding Adult Eastern Hub (Ref.4837)
£33,820 – £39,493 per annum, pro rata
Closing date: 11/06/23
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Social Worker Coastal CHSCT (Disability Focus) (Ref.4841)
£33,820 – £39,493 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 11/06/23
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Occupational Therapist – Okehampton CHSCT (Ref. 4913)
£35,392 – £42,618 per annum
Closing date: 12/06/23
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Team Manager – Coastal Community Health & Social Care Team (Ref.4850)
£40,478 – £44,539 per annum
Closing date: 18/06/23
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Social Worker – Eastern Review Team (Ref.4855)
£33,820 – £39,493 per annum
Closing date: 18/06/23
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Occupational Therapist – Coastal Community Health & Social Care Team (Ref.3658)
Band 6 – £35,392 – £42,618 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 18/06/23
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Team Manager – Mental Health Social Care – North & Mid Devon (Ref. 4914)
£40,478 – £44,539 per annum
Closing date: 21/06/23
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- Team Manager (Advanced Professional Occupational Therapy) (Ref.4887)
£40,478 – £44,539 per annum
Closing date: 25/06/23
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Social Worker – Barnstaple Community Health & Social Care Team (Ref. 4369)
£33,820 – £39,493 per annum
Closing date: 25/06/23
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Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Team Manager and Practice Lead (Ref.4883)
£46,549 – £50,603 per annum
Closing date: 09/07/23
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Team Manager DoLs Service (Ref. 4897)
£40,478 – £44,539 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 03/07/23
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Career Opportunities in Adult Care and Health
Why I enjoy Working for Devon
23,076
people are estimated to have dementia by 2026
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