Social Worker (Assessment & Intervention) - 37 Hours

Torbay Council; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation up to £15,000

Golden Hello £3,000

Retention payments up to £3,000

Market supplement up to £929

Student loan repayment

Professional subscription support

Discounts with retailers

Subsidised parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Torbay Council is seeking a Social Worker (Assessment & Intervention) to join the Children’s Services team in Torbay. The role focuses on safeguarding, assessment, care planning and court report preparation within PLO and care proceedings, reporting to the Team Manager.

The post is permanent and based in Torbay with a clear career development path. The team offers supportive supervision, a practical workload and opportunities to contribute to policy development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• You’ll work with children, young people and families where there are significant safeguarding concerns, leading work through the Public Law Outline (PLO) and care proceedings.
• You’ll undertake assessments, develop care plans, prepare court reports and work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and create lasting change.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mediation

Negotiation

Crisis management

Mentoring

Education

Social Work degree

Membership of Social Work England

Commitment to CPD

Experience in child protection

Court proceedings experience

Job description

Social Worker (Assessment & Intervention) - 37 Hours

Application Deadline: 4 October 2026

Department: Childrens Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Torbay Council

Reporting To: Team Manager

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

Job Description & Person Specification >

Market Supplement of up to £929 I Up to £15,000 Relocation Package | Up to £3,000 Golden Hello | Up to £3,000 Annual Retention Payment (some of these figures are subject to a successful probationary period).

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference and feel valued for the work you do?

Following our recent GOOD Ofsted rating, we're looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Assessment and Intervention Team and help us achieve the best outcomes for children and families across Torbay.

You’ll work with children, young people and families where there are significant safeguarding concerns, leading work through the Public Law Outline (PLO) and care proceedings. You’ll undertake assessments, develop care plans, prepare court reports and work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and create lasting change.

Why Torbay?

• Relationship-based, restorative practice.
• Supportive, reflective supervision.
• Manageable workloads.
• Strong learning and development offer.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and experienced leadership team.

About You

You’ll be:

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• ASYE completed.
• Experienced in child protection, safeguarding or court work (minimum 2 years post-qualification).
• Confident working within statutory frameworks and managing risk.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.

What We Offer (subject to T’s & C’s)

• Relocation package up to £15,000.
• £3,000 Golden Hello.
• Annual retention payments up to £3,000.
• Market Supplement of up to £929.
• Student loan repayment support.
• Professional subscription support.
• Discounts with over 750 retailers.
• Subsidised parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Financial wellbeing support.
• And much more.

Live and Work by the Coast

Torbay, the English Riviera, combines award-winning beaches, stunning coastline and a fantastic quality of life with affordable housing and excellent transport links.

Join a service on an exciting improvement journey where relationships, ambition and children come first.

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.

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 12th October 2026.

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 15th September.

For an informal chat please contact Maddie Sneap on 01803 208100 or [e-mail].

Additionally, 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/social-worker/

Skills

Essential:

• 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

Essential:

• 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

Essential:

• 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.