Mental Health Social Worker - Adult Social Care

Job summary

We have an exciting role available in the North & Mid Devon Social Care Team, with a focus on community work or hospital discharge. Both areas of work will be based in Barnstaple and Bideford, with an expectation you may need to cover the whole of the North and Mid Devon catchment area.

There may be the opportunity for a Crediton base should it be a preference to the applicant.

The successful candidate will be placed in an experienced social care team with a stable workforce who make a real difference to the lives of individuals with mental health conditions.

Please state your preference for either Community Work or Hospital Discharge within your personal statement

We will also consider applications for this opportunity on a secondment basis up to 15 months.Please confirm agreement from your manager before applying.

Main duties of the job

Duties

• Delivering a social care pathway in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014;
• A strong focus on offering a personalised and person-centred approach to assessment, support planning, safeguarding and review;
• Strong, effective communication skills as you will be working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary sector organisations;
• Commitment to involving service users and carers in the delivery of a high quality and equitable service

About you

An experienced and qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, BA Hons, MA or equivalent) who is registered to practice with Social Work England (previously HCPC).

You will have completed the Assessed First Year in (post-qualifying) Social Work practice, if appropriate, and can demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development as we are committed to supporting you to look at post-qualifying opportunities during your career with us.

Bringing a comprehensive working knowledge of the issues currently impacting on social care delivery, you will be up-to-date with policy and practice development.

You will need to hold a current full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

About us

What we can offer you

• We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
• We offer26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
• Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)
• Offer an opportunity to enter agenerous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 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 a Mental Health Social Worker has never been more attractive.
• Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.

Details

• Date posted: 29 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £39,481 to £45,529 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: F0011-26-0649
• Job locations: Bideford Community Hospital, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).