Devon County Council

As the holiday season approaches, we want to send our warmest wishes your way! Our office will be closed from December 25th until January 2nd, but we'll be back and ready to help in the new year. Happy Holidays! #DoItForDevon #DevonJobs #WorkingForDevon

Looking to change your career over the festive period? Take a look at the current vacancies here at Devon County Council. Join us and start your career here in Devon. We have vacancies in the following areas: Highways, Transport & Traffic Apprenticeships/Training Programmes/Work Experience Business Services Finance HR Recruitment Engineering Social Care and Health IT Education support Management and Senior Management Environment, Conservation & Waste Start your career here with us: https://lnkd.in/eq-czedg #DoItForDevon #DevonJobs #WorkingForDevon

Do it for improving the lives of adults in Devon. Our Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) programme within Integrated Adult Social Care is now open! - https://lnkd.in/dHFnFHcQ If you're a Newly Qualified Social Worker with a passion for making a difference we would love to hear from you. We will be holding a briefing session on Friday, 17th January 2025 - 10:30am -12:30pm. This session will give you further information on the ASYE programme, the Recruitment process and will also enable you to ask any questions you may have. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dHFnFHcQ #WorkingForDevon #DevonJobs #DoItForDevon #AdultSocialCare

Do it for keeping Devon moving. Hear from Sean about life as a Civil Engineering Technician. To find out more about the work of our Engineering Design team, follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/dzsK43NK #WorkingForDevon #DevonJobs #DoItForDevon #Engineering

📣 PASD Freeport secures £25 million infrastructure investment Plymouth and South Devon Freeport has successfully drawn down the full £25 million from the Government for key infrastructure projects which will unlock growth and investment opportunities in the Freeport area. The full seed capital programme is designed to stimulate investment, job creation, support innovation and facilitate workforce development across the Freeport’s key sectors of marine, defence, space, advanced manufacturing, engineering and clean energy. The programme will deliver: > A Plymouth City Council direct development of two new buildings of innovation units and mezzanine office space at South Yard in Devonport > A factory extension for anchor tenants Princess Yachts that will enable them to build a new motor yacht incorporating all the latest sustainability developments at South Yard > A spine road extension by Devon County Council that will unlock Plot 7 and Plot 8 of Carlton Power Limited’s land at the Freeport’s largest tax site at Langage > Supply of power to Plot 2 and Plot 3 of Carlton Power’s development also at Langage > An access road off Holland Road to Carlton Power’s Plot 1 and Plot 2, leading to Plot 5, at Langage > A second Plymouth City Council direct development of four units – (circa 4,615sq m of flexible, high quality, sustainable workspace) at Langage – ground was broken on the development (Beaumont Way) at the start of December  > Land assembly enabling South Hams District Council & West Devon Borough Council to temporarily purchase and secure for Freeport purposes the tax site land at Sherford > Core infrastructure including drainage and utilities, and access road delivery by the Sherford Consortium to enable development at Sherford > A pedestrian/cycle bridge across the A38 by Devon County Council which will provide residents active travel access between the Freeport’s Langage and Sherford sites > A port optimisation project by Cattewater Harbour Commissioners designed to attract cleaner, greener ships to the port > Enhanced freight capability at Millbay Docks with the strengthening of the West Wharf, part of a £23m investment by Associated British Ports. The Freeport is supporting significant economic growth for Plymouth, South Devon and the wider region, with these seed capital funded #infrastructure works playing a crucial role in unlocking its full potential. These works will enable business development, attract new #investment, and ultimately generate jobs, and, with the extension of tax benefits now until September 2031, eligible new and high #growth businesses, investors and developers now have an achievable time frame to take advantage of the benefits and opportunities the Freeport provides. Full release: https://lnkd.in/eKjnTc3m

Last week, the Children's Social Care Academy held a highly innovative Immersive Conference on Recognising and Responding to Neglect. Working in collaboration with a local theatre company to deliver a creative and interactive training package aimed at helping social workers at all levels recognise and respond to Neglect and cumulative harm in their work. The event was really well attended, and the feedback has been incredibly positive. Well done, Academy team! There is a fantastic schedule of training for 2025. Why not join us and find out? https://lnkd.in/eR4ZnYdw #socialwork #socialworkjobs #DoItForDevon #DevonJobs [Alt text: each slide has pictures taken at the neglect conference. The second and third slides also have quotes taken from the feedback from the conference. On the second slide is written, "Really powerful training today, and that's due to the impact of the actors. I felt it really enhanced our learning and helped us break up the day to be able to concentrate more easily". On the third slide is the quote - "Excellent performances. Very emotive and thought-provoking".]

Residential Support Worker https://lnkd.in/efaZQ48x Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact the lives of the children and young people who access our Homes. If you are dynamic, adaptable, resilient, dedicated and enthusiastic our children would really benefit from your support. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/efaZQ48x

Did you know? Exeter Cathedral originates from the 12th century and is one of England's oldest and most eye-catching cathedrals. The present Gothic styled building was completed by about 1400 and has several notable features, including an early set of misericords, an astronomical clock and the longest uninterrupted medieval stone vaulted ceiling in the world. #FactFriday #DoItForDevon

Do it for finding a purpose and making a positive impact to children and families in Devon.   Watch the film below to hear what some of our workers enjoy about their roles within Children's Social Care.   Find out more about working for Children's Social Care here at Devon County Council: https://lnkd.in/gr4tXZ6N #DoItForDevon #DevonJobs #WorkingForDevon  #ChildrensSocialCare #SocialWork

Residential Team Leader https://lnkd.in/ehHk2t-G Do you want a challenging and rewarding career? We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Residential Team Leaders for a Children’s Home in Dartington, near Totnes. If you are dynamic, adaptable, resilient, dedicated and enthusiastic our children would really benefit from your support. Do it for the opportunities to positively impact the lives on the children and young people who access our homes. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ehHk2t-G #DevonJobs #DoItForDevon #WorkingForDevon #ResidentialHomes #TeamLeaderJobs #JobOpportunity