Social Care & Public Health jobs in Devon

Fixed term until 31st March 2029
Full time 37 hours per week

Be the connection that helps families thrive.

Do you have a passion for working directly with children, young people and families? Do you believe in the power of early intervention, strong relationships and community support to change lives?

Devon's Best Start Family Hubs are transforming how families access help. As part of our ambitious Best Start in Life vision, we're bringing together services, communities and resources to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive and every family can access support when they need it. We're looking for 4 enthusiastic and compassionate Family Hub Navigators to join our growing team.

The Role

You'll be the local Early Help expert, championing Devon's Best Start in Life offer for babies, children and families from pregnancy to age 5, while also helping to shape and strengthen the wider Best Start Family Hubs offer for children and young people aged 0-19, and up to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Working across health, education, children's services and the voluntary and community sector, you'll connect families, professionals and communities to ensure support is available at the right time. You'll strengthen partnerships, support practitioners, champion family voice, and help develop an integrated Family Hubs network that improves outcomes for children, young people and families in our local communities.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children, young people and families.
• Understands Early Help and safeguarding.
• Builds strong partnerships and trusted relationships.
• Is proactive, organised and solutions-focused.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for families.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting developments in children's services.

You'll join a passionate team committed to:

• Putting children and families at the centre of everything we do.
• Building stronger communities.
• Developing innovative, evidence-informed practice.
• Working collaboratively across agencies and sectors.
• Creating lasting change for families across Devon.

What We Offer

Alongside a rewarding career and the opportunity to make a real difference, we offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive management and professional supervision.
• The opportunity to help shape the future of Family Hubs in Devon.

These roles are fixed term to 31/03/2029 therefore we are able to offer as a secondment opportunities if requested and approved. If you require further information or guidance on the Devon County Council Secondment policy this can be found here: Secondments - Inside Devon (Staff transfers (TUPE), joint working arrangements and secondments) - tasks and guides. Alternatively please speak to your line-manager as required.

We have opportunities across our 3 localities (South and West, North and Mid, Exeter and East). Please tell us your first and second preferred locality when submitting your application. We will aim to appoint successful candidates to their preferred locality wherever possible, balancing this with the needs of the service and local workforce requirements.

Together, we're building stronger families, stronger communities and brighter futures across Devon. So, join us in shaping Devon's Best Start Family Hubs, helping every child get the best start in life and every family access the right support at the right time."

Interviews will be held week beginning 21st September 2026.

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

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• 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. 
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• 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. 
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice. 
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page. 
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). 
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Reference: REQ010434

Pay: £30,518.00-£33,699.00 per year

Work Location: In person