Working in Adult Social Care and Health
Careers within Adult Social Care include Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), Social Care Reablement and Reaching for Independence, Brokerage, Social Care Assessor and Team Management roles.
Social workers are at the heart of what we do. In Devon, we’re fully committed to providing all the support, training and development our experienced social workers need in order to continue to improve their professional practice. This includes regular supervision, appraisals, and learning and development opportunities.
Adult Care and Health in Devon includes a wide range of services to help people maintain their independence, be protected in vulnerable situations, maximise their health and wellbeing and play a full part in society.
We deliver these services in partnership with other organisations including the NHS and a wide range of independent care and health service providers.
Come and find out for yourself what Devon Adult Social Care services can offer you to fulfil your ambitions. We look forward to welcoming you to Devon and seeing your career flourish.
Join us!
Do you want to be at the forefront of delivering a service that meets vulnerable adults needs? See a list of our current vacancies below.
Career opportunities in Adult Social Care and Health
Mental Health
In Adult Mental Health, we work across network areas and clinical directorates: Adults, Older Person’s Specialist and Secure Services.
Occupational Therapy
As an occupational therapist working in adult care and health in Devon, you’ll have an opportunity to apply occupational therapy (OT) philosophy and deliver interventions.
Social Work
Our social workers work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide a strong social care presence.
Team Management
Our team managers all have excellent knowledge of health and social care and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a social worker or occupational therapist.
Public Health
Across the service we are committed to personal and professional development and employers are encouraged and supported to learn and develop.
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.
Return to Practice
Are you looking to return to your Occupational Therapy or Social Work Career? We can help!
Social Care Commissioning
Social care commissioning is the process of planning and making available public services and solutions that meet the care and support needs of individuals and communities.
