Social Worker - 37 Hours

Torbay Co; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Golden Hello

Annual retention payment

Market supplement

Student loan repayment support

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Retail discounts

Subsidised parking

Job summary

Torbay Council is seeking a Social Worker for 37 hours per week in the Children’s Services department. The role involves assessments, safeguarding, and care proceedings to promote safe outcomes for children and families.

ASYE completed, with two years post-qualification experience preferred. Relocation support and a comprehensive benefits package accompany the permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• ASYE completed.
• Experience in children's social care with post-qualifying practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments and safeguarding inquiries.
• Lead care proceedings and present evidence to court.
• Support looked-after children through permanence planning and advocacy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Mediation & negotiation

Crisis management

Family work approach

Education

Social Work degree

ASYE completed

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker - 37 Hours

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: Childrens Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Torbay Council

Reporting To: Team Manager

Compensation: £40,444 - £47,665 / year

Description

Make a Real Difference in Torbay. Following our recent GOOD Ofsted rating, there has never been a better time to join Torbay Children's Services. We're looking for passionate and experienced Social Workers to join our dedicated teams across Children's Services, including our Assessment & Intervention, Care Proceedings and Cared For Teams. Whether your expertise is in safeguarding, court work, care planning, permanence planning or supporting children in care, you'll play a vital role in helping children and families achieve the best possible outcomes. At Torbay, we are proud of our relationship-based and restorative approach to practice. Our Social Workers are empowered to build meaningful relationships, work directly with children and families, and make decisions that create lasting and positive change.

About the Role

• Assessment & Intervention - undertaking Child and Family Assessments, Child Protection enquiries and planning interventions that keep children safe within their families wherever possible.
• Care Proceedings - leading work through the Public Law Outline (PLO) and care proceedings, undertaking complex assessments and presenting evidence to the court.
• Cared For Team - supporting children and young people in care through purposeful planning, permanence, stability and positive outcomes.

Wherever you are placed, you will work collaboratively with children, families, carers, partners and colleagues to deliver strengths-based interventions that improve the lives of children and young people. Applications from Social worker and Experienced social workers are welcome, as long as ASYE has been completed.

Why Choose Torbay?

We know that excellent social work happens when practitioners feel supported, valued and empowered. That's why we offer:

• Relationship-based, restorative practice.
• Manageable caseloads.
• Reflective and supportive supervision.
• Strong learning and development opportunities.
• Clear career progression pathways.
• Collaborative and visible leadership.
• A culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• The opportunity to work within a service recently rated GOOD by Ofsted.

About You

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• ASYE completed.
• An experienced practitioner with at least two years post-qualification experience in children's social care.
• Skilled in managing risk, undertaking assessments and creating effective plans for children.
• Confident working within statutory frameworks and safeguarding processes.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families.
• Committed to relationship-based practice and achieving lasting change.

What We Offer

• Up to £15,000 Relocation Package.
• Up to £3,000 Golden Hello Payment.
• Up to £3,000 Annual Retention Payment.
• Market Supplement.
• Student Loan Repayment Support.
• Repayment of up to 100% of Student Loan Deductions.
• Professional Registration and Subscription Support.
• Discounts with over 750 retailers.
• Subsidised Parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Financial Wellbeing Support.
• A comprehensive employee benefits package.

Live and Work by the Coast

Torbay, the English Riviera, offers an exceptional quality of life, combining award-winning beaches, stunning coastline and beautiful countryside with affordable living and excellent transport links. Join a service where relationships matter, children come first, and social workers are supported to do their very best work every day.

This post will be carrying out Regulated Activity. As such the post will require an Enhanced Criminal Record Check plus an additional Barred List Check. The check will reveal any spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions (which have not been filtered), any local Police information and a check of either the Adult, Child or Adult and Child Barred Lists.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At times there is a need to close our adverts earlier than the date specified, however this advert will not close before 4th November. If you are keen to submit an application, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills

Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organisational/time management 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 work in an open and challenging way with families.

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

Knowledge

Essential:

• General knowledge of the range of options available to children, young people and their families.
• Knowledge of appropriate child care legislation and how it affects children and young people.
• Knowledge of current CP practice, framework for Assessment and CLA materials.
• Awareness and understanding of relevant Child Care issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of application of an evidence base in practice.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Social Work degree qualification, e.g., Dip SW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent.
• Membership of Social Work England.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Must have completed ASYE.
• Direct work with Children Young People, Families and professionals.