Care Proceedings Social Worker – Safeguarding Impact

Torbay Council; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to £15,000

Golden Hello

Annual retention payments up to £3,000

Market Supplement up to £929

Student loan repayment support

Professional subscription support

Discounts with over 750 retailers

Subsidised parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Torbay Council in Torbay is seeking an Experienced Social Worker in Care Proceedings to join the Children’s Services team. You will lead safeguarding work, undertake assessments, and prepare court reports for care proceedings, guiding families through complex processes.

Essential qualifications include registration with Social Work England and ASYE completion, with at least 2 years post-qualification experience. A supportive leadership team and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Essential: excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mediation, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Crisis situations: clear, sensitive judgement and professional conduct.
• Mentor others and promote ethical professional practice.
• Apply anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead work through the Public Law Outline (PLO) and care proceedings.
• Undertake assessments, develop care plans and prepare court reports.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to safeguard children and families.
• Manage risk within statutory frameworks and make evidenced decisions.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Mediation and negotiation

Problem solving under pressure

Mentoring others

Anti-discriminatory practice

Education

ASYE completed

Job description

Torbay Council in Torbay is seeking an Experienced Social Worker in Care Proceedings to join the Children’s Services team. You will lead safeguarding work, undertake assessments, and prepare court reports for care proceedings, guiding families through complex processes.

Essential qualifications include registration with Social Work England and ASYE completion, with at least 2 years post-qualification experience. A supportive leadership team and progression opportunities are offered.