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Torbay Council

Social Worker

Torbay Council

. Undertake Child and Family Assessments .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeTorquay • United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £40,444 - £47,665 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Child and Family Assessments, Child Protection enquiries, and statutory frameworks to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people. Skilled in delivering strengths-based interventions and effective planning to achieve positive outcomes within children's social care.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Social Work Degree QualificationMembership of Social Work EnglandPost-Qualification Experience in Children's Social CareKnowledge of Child Care LegislationExcellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Child and Family AssessmentsChild Protection EnquiriesRisk ManagementAssessment CreationEvidence Presentation to CourtStrengths-Based InterventionsStatutory FrameworksSafeguarding ProcessesEvidence-Based PracticePlanning for Children
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime-Management SkillsProblem-Solving Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Social Work Degree QualificationMembership of Social Work EnglandEnhanced Criminal Record CheckBarred List Check
Industry Keywords
Child Care LegislationChild Protection PracticeFramework for AssessmentChildren's Social CareASYE

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Undertake Child and Family Assessments
  • Conduct Child Protection enquiries
  • Plan interventions that keep children safe within their families where possible
  • Lead work through the Public Law Outline and care proceedings
  • Undertake complex assessments and present evidence to court
  • Support children and young people in care through purposeful planning, permanence, stability and positive outcomes
  • Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, partners and colleagues
  • Deliver strengths-based interventions that improve outcomes for children and young people
  • 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
  • Must have completed ASYE
  • At least two years post-qualification experience in children's social care
  • Direct work with children, young people, families and professionals
  • Skilled in managing risk, undertaking assessments and creating effective plans for children
  • Confident working within statutory frameworks and safeguarding processes
  • General knowledge of options available to children, young people and families
  • Knowledge of appropriate child care legislation
  • Knowledge of current child protection practice, Framework for Assessment and CLA materials
  • Awareness and understanding of relevant child care issues
  • Knowledge and understanding of applying an evidence base in practice
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Organisational and time-management skills
  • Mediation, negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to assess situations clearly and sensitively and act professionally in crises
  • Ability to work openly and challengingly with families
  • Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English
  • Enhanced Criminal Record Check plus additional Barred List Check required
  • Role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Relationship-based, restorative practice
  • Manageable caseloads
  • Reflective and supportive supervision
  • Strong learning and development opportunities
  • Clear career progression pathways
  • Collaborative and visible leadership
  • Culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation
  • Opportunity to work within a service recently rated GOOD by Ofsted
  • 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
  • Subsidised Parking
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package
  • English Riviera location with beaches, coastline, countryside, affordable living and excellent transport links