Social Worker - 37 Hours

Torbay Council; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay Council is recruiting a Social Worker to join the Adults & Community Services team in Torbay. The role focuses on working with adults to assess needs, develop care plans, and promote independence within the community.

The post offers a stable, permanent role with supportive supervision and opportunities to develop across specialisms, including transitions and older adults mental health.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews.
• Develop person-centred care and support plans.
• Promote independence and positive outcomes.
• Contribute to safeguarding activity where required.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams to coordinate support and reduce risk.

Skills

Strong communicator

Person-centred approach

Team collaboration

Professional judgement

Time management

Education

Social Work degree/diploma

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker - 37 Hours

Application Deadline: 1 November 2026

Department: Adults & Community Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Torbay Council

Reporting To: Team Leader

Compensation: GBP 40,444 - GBP 43,149 / year

Description

Are you at the beginning of your social work career, recently qualified, or considering a return to practice after a break? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Torbay Council is recruiting Social Workers to join our Adult Social Care service at an exciting and transformational time. Opportunities currently exist across a range of teams including Transitions, Complex Care, and Older Person's Mental Health.

This is an excellent opportunity for Social Workers who are looking to develop their skills, gain experience across a range of specialisms, and build a rewarding long-term career in Adult Social Care.

Why Join Us?

At Torbay, we believe that great social work starts with great support.

We understand that the transition from qualification into practice, or returning to the profession after time away, can feel daunting. That's why we are committed to providing a supportive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to learn, develop and thrive.

Working across both Torbay Council and South Devon and Torbay NHS Foundation Trust, you will be part of experienced and welcoming teams who are passionate about helping people achieve the best possible outcomes. You will have access to experienced colleagues, professional supervision, learning opportunities, and a culture that values personal growth and continuous improvement.

Whether you're taking your first steps as a Social Worker or bringing previous experience back into practice, we'll support you to build confidence, strengthen your skills, and progress your career.

About the Role

As a Social Worker, you will work alongside adults with a range of care and support needs, helping them to maintain their independence, wellbeing, and connections within their communities.

You will:

• Undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Develop person-centred care and support plans.
• Promote independence and positive outcomes.
• Contribute to safeguarding activity where required.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams to coordinate support and reduce risk.

No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for Social Workers who are keen to develop broad experience and make a genuine difference to people's lives.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who share our values and commitment to high-quality social work practice.

You will:

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Passionate about supporting adults to live safe, independent, and fulfilling lives.
• Keen to learn and develop professionally.
• A strong communicator with a person-centred approach.
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations.

Applications are welcomed from:

• Newly Qualified Social Workers.
• Social Workers in the early stages of their career.
• Social Workers returning to practice after a career break.

An Exciting Time to Join Torbay

Adult Social Care in Torbay is entering an important and positive period of change.

As part of the planned conclusion of the Section 75 partnership agreement, services currently delivered by South Devon and Torbay NHS Foundation Trust will transfer back to Torbay Council in April next year. As we move towards this transition, all new and existing social care roles will be employed by Torbay Council, benefiting from council terms and conditions, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of employee benefits.

This is a unique opportunity to join a service that is investing in its future and committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for local people.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, supports wellbeing, and enables colleagues to succeed. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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.

Skills

Essential:

• Ability to apply range of Adult Social Care legislation, proportionality and least restrictive practice in complex situations.
• Ability to exercise professional judgement within statutory frameworks and clearly evidence decision making rationale.
• Ability to provide professional challenge and engage in reflective supervision.
• Ability to take a lead role in jointly-worked complex cases.
• Ability to manage time effectively in assessing, planning, monitoring and reviewing service user's needs and services.

As this post meets the requirements of the Immigration Act 2016 (part 7), the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Knowledge

Essential:

• Knowledge of Making Safeguarding Personal and strengths based social work practice.
• Knowledge/skills of Care Act, and Mental Capacity Act.
• Knowledge of professional standards and regulatory requirements relevant to Social Work England.
• Knowledge of Managing Expectations.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Relevant professional Social Work qualification - Degree/Diploma Work, Certificate of Qualification in Social Work, Certificate in Social Services.
• Registered with professional body Social Work England.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Contact information:

For an informal chat, please contact Gary Patch on [e-mail] or 07585 982673, or Sam French on [e-mail] or 07553 864160.

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 9th November 2026.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.