Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention

Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention

Torbay Council

Up to £40 per hour

£150 per week Accommodation Allowance

Torbay Council is committed to providing outstanding services to children and families. We are recruiting a motivated and experienced Social Worker to join our vital Assessment and Intervention Team. This beautiful location, the English Riviera, offers a unique environment to live and work.

As a key member of our team, you will be expected to deliver on the following core responsibilities:

• Service Delivery: Provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of children, young people, and families in a timely manner and strictly within statutory guidelines, policies, and standards.
• Assessment and Intervention: Confidently assess need, plan and deliver focused intervention and family support to safeguard and protect children and young people and promote positive outcomes.
• Best Practice Model: Consistently work to models of best practice and actively promote and adopt integrated multi‑agency approaches for the benefit of children, young people, and their families.
• Safeguarding Priority: Proactively understand and promote the core business of the Torbay Safeguarding Children Partnership and deliver its priorities across your practice.
• Caseload Management: Manage a diverse caseload focused on initial assessment, short‑term intervention, and risk management.

• Exceptional Pay: A highly competitive rate of up to £40 per hour.
• Financial Support: Generous £150 per week accommodation allowance to support you during your placement in Torbay.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and training within a council committed to continuous improvement.
• Location: The chance to live and work in the stunning coastal area of Torbay, with excellent beaches and a high quality of life.

• A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW).
• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Proven post‑qualifying experience in a children's frontline setting (Assessment/Referral & Assessment/CIN/CP).
• Excellent working knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004 and relevant legislative frameworks.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.