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Torbay Council

Experienced Social Worker – Assessment, Intervention

Torbay Council

. Join Torbay’s Assessment and Intervention Team .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeTorquay • United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £44,253 - £47,665 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in child protection, safeguarding, and court work, with a strong understanding of current legislation and social care policies. Capable of conducting assessments, developing care plans, and mentoring others while promoting ethical professional practice.

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Social Work Degree QualificationMembership Of Social Work EnglandPost-Qualification Experience In Child ProtectionExperience With Court Proceedings Under The Children’s Act 1989Advanced Knowledge Of Child Development

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Hard Skills
Assessment FrameworksCare Plan DevelopmentCourt Report PreparationRisk ManagementChild Protection Case ManagementKnowledge Of Social Care PoliciesUnderstanding Of Child Care LegislationAnti-Discriminatory PracticeMediation SkillsNegotiation Skills
Soft Skills
Excellent Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingCrisis ManagementMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Enhanced Criminal Record CheckBarred List Check
Industry Keywords
Public Law OutlineSafeguardingChildren And FamiliesStatutory FrameworksProfessional Ethical PrinciplesOngoing Professional DevelopmentASYE CompletedNational GuidanceChild DevelopmentAttachment Theory

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Join Torbay’s Assessment and Intervention Team
  • Work with children, young people and families facing significant safeguarding concerns
  • Lead work through the Public Law Outline and care proceedings
  • Undertake assessments
  • Develop care plans
  • Prepare court reports
  • Work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and create lasting change
  • Manage risk within statutory frameworks
  • Mentor others and promote ethical professional practice
  • Report to the Team Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 working with children and families in the context of current legislation and government initiatives
  • Experience of complex Child Protection cases and Court proceedings under the Children’s Act 1989
  • ASYE completed
  • Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in child protection, safeguarding or court work
  • Confidence working within statutory frameworks and managing risk
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate skills in mediation, negotiation and problem solving
  • Ability to assess situations with clarity and sensitivity and act professionally in crisis situations
  • Ability to implement anti-discriminatory practice
  • Ability to mentor others while upholding professional ethical principles and values
  • Good understanding of activities delivered by the Authority and partners concerning children, young people and families
  • Developed knowledge of Social Care policies and procedures
  • Ongoing awareness of new Child Care legislation and National Guidance
  • Awareness of effective management practices
  • Thorough understanding of current legislation, guidance and service developments
  • Advanced knowledge of child development, attachment theory, anti-discriminatory practice, assessment frameworks, social work theory and methods
  • Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English
  • Enhanced Criminal Record Check and additional Barred List Check required
  • This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Market Supplement of up to £929
  • Up to £15,000 Relocation Package
  • Up to £3,000 Golden Hello
  • Up to £3,000 Annual Retention Payment
  • Student loan repayment support
  • Professional subscription support
  • Discounts with over 750 retailers
  • Subsidised parking
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Financial wellbeing support
  • Supportive, reflective supervision
  • Manageable workloads
  • Strong learning and development offer
  • Clear career progression opportunities