Social Worker - Court Team - Torbay

Caritas Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation allowance

Rental accommodation available

Up to £45 per hour

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment is currently supporting Torbay Children's Services in the recruitment of an experienced Social Worker for their Court Team. You will manage a caseload of approximately 20-24 children and families, undertaking complex court proceedings and safeguarding work.

The service requires registration with Social Work England and substantial local authority experience. Office attendance is required up to three days per week with flexible remote work outside duty weeks; travel across

Qualifications

• Hold Social Work England registration.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience in an English Local Authority Children's Services team.
• Not have left a permanent Children's Services social work position within the last six months from a local authority in the South West region.
• Be able to attend the Torbay office each week.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 20-24 children and families.
• Undertake complex court proceedings and safeguarding work.
• Travel across Torbay and occasionally out of county as required.
• Work with children subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need Plans, Care Proceedings and PLO processes.

Skills

Caseload management

Court proceedings

Safeguarding

Local authority experience

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Social Worker - Court Team

Torbay Children's Services

Up to £45 per Hour

Caritas Recruitment is currently supporting Torbay Children's Services in the recruitment of an experienced Social Worker for their Court Team.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £45 per hour + £150 Accommodation Allowance
• 37 hours per week
• Long-term contract
• £150 per week accommodation allowance available until the end of December 2026
• Career progression opportunities, including permanent positions
• Rental accommodation available if required

The Role

You will manage a caseload of approximately 20-24 children and families, undertaking complex court proceedings and safeguarding work.

The service works with children subject to:

• Child Protection Plans
• Child in Need Plans
• Care Proceedings
• Public Law Outline (PLO) processes

This is a fast-paced and supportive environment where high-quality practice is valued and professional development is encouraged.

Working Arrangements

• Office attendance required up to three days per week
• Full-time office presence required during duty weeks
• Flexible remote working available outside of duty commitments
• Must be available to respond to crisis situations and safeguarding concerns when required
• Ability to travel across Torbay and occasionally out of county is essential

Essential Requirements

In line with Department for Education agency regulations, applicants must:

• Hold Social Work England registration
• Have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience gained within an English Local Authority Children's Services team
• Not have left a permanent Children's Services social work position within the last six months from a local authority in the South West region
• Be able to attend the Torbay office each week

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy