Job Description

Social Worker – Remote Support | Devon County Council | £38 per hour

Position: Social Worker – Remote Support

Team: Children's Services

Contract: Agency Contract

Hours: Full-time

Pay Rate: Up to £38 per hour 

Office Base: County Hall, Exeter

Working Pattern: Remote working considered due to the nature of the role

Allowance: £150 per week accommodation/commuter allowance (subject to eligibility guidelines and currently under review at the end of March 2026)

Sheldon Phillips are working with Devon County Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their Children's Services team in a unique non-case holding position. This role is ideal for practitioners who excel in written practice and thrive in fast-paced environments where high-quality recording and administrative support are essential to frontline safeguarding work.

Working closely with a Duty Manager, you will provide vital support to operational teams by ensuring children's records are accurate, comprehensive, and up to date. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced social workers seeking greater flexibility, including remote working arrangements, whilst continuing to make a meaningful impact on outcomes for children and families.

Role Overview:

This is a non-case holding role focused on delivering high-quality written and administrative social work support across Children's Services. You will play a key role in helping teams manage periods of increased demand by completing essential documentation and maintaining accurate case records.

Key Responsibilities:

Complete duty forms and respond promptly to priority requests.

Update and maintain children's case files to ensure records remain accurate and current.

Produce clear and comprehensive chronologies, case summaries, and other essential written documentation.

Support frontline teams with timely and accurate recording during periods of duty demand.

Work efficiently and effectively within fast-moving environments whilst maintaining attention to detail.

Prioritise competing tasks and manage workload in collaboration with the Duty Manager.

Ensure all written work reflects high standards of professional practice and statutory requirements.

Contribute to positive outcomes for children and families through robust recording and administrative support.

Benefits:

Competitive pay rate of up to £38 per hour, dependent on experience.

Remote working opportunities available.

£150 per week accommodation/commuter allowance for eligible candidates.

Non-case holding role offering an alternative way to utilise your social work expertise.

Structured support and oversight from an experienced Duty Manager.

Opportunity to support frontline safeguarding services whilst benefiting from increased flexibility.

Requirements:

Social Work England registration.

Qualified Social Worker status.

A minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience.

Excellent written communication and recording skills.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities.

Experience working within Children's Services.

Ability to produce clear, analytical chronologies, summaries, and professional documentation.

Confidence working independently within a remotely supported environment.

Application Process:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a 30-minute online pre-interview assessment as part of the selection process.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a flexible, non-case holding opportunity where your written practice skills can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Emily Cooper at Sheldon Phillips - (phone number removed)