Social Worker - Torbay Council

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking experienced Social Workers to join Torbay Children's Services across Assessment & Intervention, Care Proceedings and Cared For Teams. You will work within safeguarding frameworks, build relationships with children and families, and influence outcomes through restorative practice.

You'll contribute to planning, risk assessment and service delivery in a supportive, learning-oriented environment with clear career progression and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• ASYE completed.
• At least two years post-qualification experience in children's social care.
• Skilled in risk management, assessments, and planning for children.
• Experience with safeguarding processes and statutory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments and safeguarding work.
• Lead Public Law Outline and care proceedings where appropriate.
• Plan interventions to keep children safe within families.
• Support care leavers with permanence and positive outcomes.

Skills

Risk assessment

Assessment planning

Relationship-based practice

Court work

Education

Social Work England registration

ASYE completed

Job description

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

As a Social Worker, you could be working across a range of specialist services:

• 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.
  

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

You'll be:

• 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

Subject to terms and conditions, 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.
• Professional Registration and Subscription Support.
• Discounts with over 750 retailers.
  
• 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 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.

• 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:

• Membership of Social Work England.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Must have completed ASYE.
• Direct work with Children Young People, Families and professionals.