Experienced Social Worker (Assessment & Intervention) - 37 Hours

Torbay Council; Torquay; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Torquay is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Childrens Services team. The role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families, conducting assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should hold a relevant Social Work qualification and be a member of Social Work England, with significant experience in child protection cases. The role offers a salary range of £39,152 - £46,142 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and families in line with legislation.
• Significant post qualification experience and training.
• Understanding of child development and anti-discriminatory practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of children and families.
• Conduct thorough assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Mediation, negotiation and problem solving

Ability to assess situations with clarity

Anti-discriminatory practice implementation

Mentoring others

Education

Social Work degree qualification (Dip SW, CQSW, CSS)

Membership of Social Work England

Job description

Application Deadline: 5 January 2026

Department: Childrens Services

Location: Torbay Council

Compensation: £39,152 - £46,142 / year

Description

Torbay Assessment & Intervention Service are currently looking to appoint both a Full Time permanent Social Worker and a Full Time Social Worker on a 9 month Fixed Term Contract.

Do you have the right skills in delivering intensive support to families to enable them to provide the very best nurturing environments to children to enable them to thrive?

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker specialising in Assessment and Child Protection to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well‑being of children and families within our community.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in social work practices and a deep understanding of child welfare policies and regulations. Your role will involve conducting thorough assessments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and developing comprehensive intervention plans to support at‑risk families. You will be tasked with not only identifying and addressing immediate concerns but also empowering families to achieve long‑term stability and well‑being.

You will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, case management expertise, and the ability to navigate complex emotional scenarios with empathy and professionalism.

Excellent recording and report writing skills and IT are required for this role.

As an A&I Social Worker, we need to be a team player, a good communicator and a skilled and self‑motivated professional, with the ability to work flexibly. As well as managing a caseload, the role involves being part of a duty rota to support the running of the service.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role.

Job Description & Person Specification

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/experienced-social-worker/

For an informal chat please contact Mimi Taylor on 07785 926072 or [e-mail]. Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 12th January 2026.

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in mediation, negotiation and problem solving.
• Able to assess situations with clarity and sensitivity and act professionally in crisis situations.
• Ability to implement anti‑discriminatory practice in all areas of work.
• Ability to mentor others that upholds and promotes the ethical principles and values that guide professional practice and thereby ensures compliance with policies.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge

• Good understanding of the full range of activities delivered by the Authority and partners in relation to children, young people and families.
• Has a developed knowledge of Social Care policies and procedures, and makes themselves continually aware of new Child Care legislation and National Guidance.
• Awareness of effective management practices.
• Thorough understanding of current legislation and guidance and developments in services to children young people and families.
• Demonstrates an advanced and detailed knowledge of child development, attachment theory, anti‑discriminatory practice, the framework for assessment of children in need and their families, social work theory and methods.

Experience & Qualifications

• Social Work degree qualification, e.g., Dip SW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent.
• Membership of Social Work England.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Significant post qualification experience of working with children and families in the context of current legislation and government initiatives.
• For Social work professionals, experience of complex Child Protection cases and Court proceedings under the Children’s Act 1989.