Experienced Social Worker (Assessment & Intervention) - 37 hours

The Methodist Church in Britain; Torquay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement up to £929

Relocation package up to £15,000

Golden hello up to £3,000

Annual retention payment up to £3,000

Student loan repayment support

Professional subscription support

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain seeks a permanent social worker for its Assessment and Intervention Team in Torbay, within Torbay Council’s Children’s Services. You will handle cases with safeguarding concerns, working through court processes and care proceedings, with enhanced DBS due to regulated activity.

You will supervise complex cases, prepare court reports, and coordinate with partner agencies to safeguard children and families. A 37-hour post, robust professional development offered.

Qualifications

• Social work degree or equivalent qualification.
• ASYE completion is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead work with children, young people and families with safeguarding concerns.
• Lead work through Public Law Outline and care proceedings.
• Undertake assessments of children and families.
• Develop care plans and prepare court reports.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to safeguard children.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Anti-discriminatory practice

Child development knowledge

Risk management

Fluent English

Education

Social work degree or equivalent qualification

ASYE completed

Job description

Permanent social work post in the Assessment and Intervention Team within Torbay Council's Children's Services, following a recent GOOD Ofsted rating. The work centres on children and families with significant safeguarding concerns, running cases through the Public Law Outline and care proceedings. The 37-hour post carries regulated activity, so an enhanced DBS with barred list checks applies. Social Work England registration is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead work with children, young people and families where there are significant safeguarding concerns
• Lead work through the Public Law Outline and care proceedings
• Undertake assessments of children and families
• Develop care plans
• Prepare court reports
• Work with partner agencies to safeguard children and bring about lasting change

Qualifications

• Social work degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. Dip SW, CQSW, CSS)
• ASYE completed

Registration & licences

• Registration and membership with Social Work England

Experience

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in child protection, safeguarding or court work
• Significant post-qualification experience working with children and families under current legislation
• Experience of complex child protection cases and court proceedings under the Children Act 1989

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Mediation, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Anti-discriminatory practice in all areas of work
• Knowledge of child development, attachment theory and the framework for assessing children in need
• Confident working within statutory frameworks and managing risk
• Fluent spoken English

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with additional barred list check

Other

• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Mentoring others in line with ethical principles and professional values
• Assessing situations clearly and sensitively, and acting professionally in crises

What’s offered

• Market supplement of up to £929
• Relocation package of up to £15,000
• Golden hello of up to £3,000
• Annual retention payment of up to £3,000
• Student loan repayment support
• Professional subscription support
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme