Provide guidance and oversight to the AAT Duty Team, supporting effective decision-making, prioritisation and risk management.
Deputise for the Team Manager when required.
Provide professional supervision, mentoring and coaching to team members and students where appropriate.
Hold a small but complex caseload, including individuals with autism and/or ADHD whose circumstances require specialist social work intervention.
Offer expert advice, guidance and consultation to colleagues, partner agencies and stakeholders.
Promote excellent strengths-based social work practice.
Support safeguarding activity, including guidance on complex safeguarding enquiries and risk management.
Contribute to practice development, quality assurance and continuous improvement across the service.
Demonstrate strong legal literacy and understanding of statutory duties and relevant legislation., Gain valuable leadership and management experience within a specialist countywide service.
Develop enhanced knowledge and expertise in autism and ADHD.
Receive regular supervision and support.
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of a specialist service.

A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
Significant experience within Adult Social Care.
Experience working with complex adults' cases, including safeguarding.
Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
Ability to provide clear professional guidance and support to colleagues.
Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
Commitment to strengths-based practice and positive outcomes for people with autism and ADHD.

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.

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