Do it for the people seeking support to live the lives they chose to lead
Integrated Adult Social Care are at the forefront of delivering a service that meets the needs of over 25,000 adults in Devon.
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.
Careers in Adult Care and Health
Social Work
Social Workers within Devon have a strength-based approach to identify social care needs. They work within their teams for support but predominantly work on a one to one, individual basis. Discussing with individuals to understand their needs and working on how their needs can be addressed.
Occupational Therapy
As an occupational therapist working in integrated adult social care in Devon, you will use a strengths-based approach to promote independence by supporting individuals in the activities that are important to them (occupations).
Mental Health
In Adult Mental Health, we work across network areas and clinical directorates: Adults, Older Person’s Specialist and Secure Services. Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) at DCC are qualified social workers whose caseload is reduced to accommodate their capacity for AMHP work.
Team Management
Our team managers are excellent leaders who ensure the delivery of social care outcomes through the provision of effective line management, comprehensive supervision and casework monitoring.
Reaching for Independence
Reaching for Independence has a very solid foundation in delivering positive life changing outcomes for people and the awareness and respect across teams for the service continues to grow.
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.
Return to Practice
Devon County Council are excited to be able to offer support for Occupational Therapists and Social Workers who are looking to return to practice in Adult Social Care via a voluntary route.
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.
Apprenticeships in Adult Care and Health
Integrated Adult Social Care now offer Social Work Apprenticeships within the Peripatetic Team at Devon County Council (DCC). The scheme allows you to gain ‘on the job’ experience while working towards an honours degree in Social Work with the Open University (OU).
Newly Qualified Social Worker
You will be supported to practice and develop your skills in assessment and solution-focussed support planning and to apply theory, legislation and policy to your practice.
Career Opportunities
Looking for an Adult’s Social Care career?
Why we do it for Devon
Want to find out more about Integrated Adult Social Care? Get in touch!
adultsc.adultcarerecruitment-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
