Social Worker; Fostering

Social Worker (Fostering) - 37 Hours

Final date to receive applications: 28 September 2026

Department: Childrens Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Torbay Council

Reporting To: Team Manager

Compensation: £41,403 - £44,188 / year

The full time equivalent salary of £41,403 to £44,188 includes an amount for a market supplement ranging from £959 to £1,039 per year. This market supplement is reviewed annually.

Job Description & Person Specification >

Up to £11,000 Relocation Package | Up to £1,500 Golden Hello | Up to £1,500 Annual Retention Payment (some of these figures are subject to a successful probationary period).

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference and feel valued for the work you do?

Following our recent GOOD Ofsted rating, we're looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Fostering Team and help us achieve the best outcomes for children and families across Torbay.

You will work with foster families and kinship foster families’ carers, children & young people. You'll undertake fostering and kinship assessments, complete fostering annual reviews, complete fostering supervision visits, contribute to delivering fostering training and support groups, develop safer caring plans, undertake risk assessments, and work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and create lasting change.

Why Torbay?

• Relationship-based, restorative practice.
• Supportive, reflective supervision.
• Manageable workloads.
• Strong learning and development offer.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and experienced leadership team.

About You

You’ll be:

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• ASYE completed.
• Experienced in child protection, safeguarding or court work (minimum 2 years post-qualification).
• Confident working within statutory frameworks and managing risk.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.

What We Offer (subject to T’s & C’s)

• Relocation package up to £11,000.
• £1,500 Golden Hello.
• Annual retention payments up to £1,500.
• Market Supplement of up to £929.
• Student loan repayment support.
• Professional subscription support.
• Discounts with over 750 retailers.
• Subsidised parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Financial wellbeing support.
• And much more.

Live and Work by the Coast

Torbay, the English Riviera, combines award-winning beaches, stunning coastline and a fantastic quality of life with affordable housing and excellent transport links.

Join a service on an exciting improvement journey where relationships, ambition and children come first.

This post will be carrying out Regulated Activity. As such the post will require an Enhanced Criminal Record Check plus an additional Barred List Check. The check will reveal any spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions (which have not been filtered), any local Police information and a check of either the Adult, Child or Adult and Child Barred Lists.

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Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 5th October 2026.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At times there is a need to close our adverts earlier than the date specified, however, this advert will not close before 1st September. If you are keen to submit an application.

Essential:

• 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 implement anti-discriminatory practice in all areas of work.
• Ability to mentor others that…