Senior Social Worker – Adult Care & Safeguarding

Torbay Council; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay Council is hiring an Experienced Social Worker to deliver high-quality, intensive support within Adult Social Care. You will undertake assessments, manage a complex caseload, and develop outcome-focused care plans, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.

The role requires safeguarding expertise and comprehensive knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and related standards. It involves Enhanced DBS checks and is based in Torbay.

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma) and be registered with Social Work England.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Experience safeguarding complex adult processes.
• Experience working in a local authority setting.
• Ability to deliver proportionate, person-centred assessments and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Undertake proportionate, person-centred assessments and develop outcome-focused care and support plans.
• Coordinate interventions with multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies to reduce risk and promote independence.
• Communicate clearly, maintain good records, and write analytical reports.

Skills

Professional judgement

Legislation knowledge

Least restrictive practice

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma)

Registration with Social Work England

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Torbay Council is hiring an Experienced Social Worker to deliver high-quality, intensive support within Adult Social Care. You will undertake assessments, manage a complex caseload, and develop outcome-focused care plans, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.

The role requires safeguarding expertise and comprehensive knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and related standards. It involves Enhanced DBS checks and is based in Torbay.