Social Worker - Countywide Autism and ADHD Team

Internal DCC Employees Only

Secondment

Full Time, 37 hours per week, but will consider applications from part time applicants

Are you a Social Worker with a passion for supporting autistic adults and adults with ADHD to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence?

Devon County Council's Countywide Autism and ADHD Team is looking for a motivated Social Worker to join our specialist Adult Social Care service on a 12-month secondment basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a unique countywide team, supporting adults whose neurodivergence can significantly impact their daily lives, wellbeing, relationships, and access to services.

As an experienced social work team, we provide expert assessment, intervention, and support to adults across Devon. We work closely with health colleagues, housing providers, community organisations, advocacy services, care providers, and other professional disciplines to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.

The Role

• Undertaking Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Developing person-centred support plans that deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Managing complex cases involving multiple risks and competing needs.
• Undertaking safeguarding enquiries and applying Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
• Working closely with partner agencies and professional disciplines to coordinate effective support.
• Supporting carers through strengths-based assessment and intervention.
• Promoting independence and reducing barriers to community participation.
• Contributing to service development and the continuous improvement of specialist practice.

About You

• Recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualifying experience within Adult Social Care.
• Excellent knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding legislation.
• Strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience of working with complexity, risk and multi-agency partnerships.
• Commitment to strengths-based and person-centred practice.

Desirable:
• Experience supporting autistic adults and/or adults with ADHD.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity-affirming approaches.

Why Join Us?

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, regular supervision, excellent training offer, career progression opportunities, generous annual leave entitlement, Local Government Pension Scheme, and wellbeing support.

Our Commitment

Devon County Council is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of neurodivergence.

This post is being offered as a Secondment opportunity for 12 months.

Please ensure you obtain agreement from your line manager prior to making an application, as this is essential for your application to be considered.

For an informal discussion, please contact Tom Woods via email on tom.woods@devon.gov.uk

Interviews are due to be held on 28th October 2026.

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in theperson specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

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• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council's use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

• This role requires a DBS disclosure
• This role requires Social Work England Registration (SWE).