Social Worker - Torbay Council
- Torbay, Devon, Hybrid
- Full Time
- £40,444 - £47,665 per annum
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
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.
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
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.
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.
For further information and to apply please go to our website, Social Worker - 37 Hours - Torbay Council | Torbay Council Careers.