Social Workers - Torbay

Torbay Qualified Social Worker

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.

Social Worker | Assessment & Intervention / Court Team | Torbay Council | Up to £45ph + Accommodation Allowance

Torbay Council is currently recruiting experienced Children's Social Workers to join its Assessment & Intervention Team and Court Team. These are long-term agency opportunities within a local authority that has recently achieved a GOOD Ofsted rating, offering supportive management, regular supervision and genuine opportunities for progression into permanent positions.

Current Opportunities

Assessment & Intervention Social Worker

Up to £42 per hourCourt Team Social Worker

Up to £45 per hour

What's on Offer?

37 hours per week
Long-term contracts
Accommodation allowance of £150 per week available until the end of December 2026
Career development opportunities and potential pathways into permanent roles
Fortnightly supervision within some teams
Supportive management structure
Recently rated GOOD by Ofsted
Accommodation options available locally if required

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working available
Office attendance expected up to 3 days per week
During duty weeks, full office attendance is required
Duty rota operates on a 1 week in every 3 weeks basis
Social Workers must remain available to respond to crisis situations and Section 47 enquiries when working remotely
Candidates must be able to travel throughout Torbay and occasionally out of county for visits to children placed outside the area

Caseloads

Social Workers can expect caseloads of approximately 20-24 cases, including a mixture of:

Child in Need (CIN)
Child Protection (CP)
Assessments
Complex safeguarding work
Court proceedings (Court Team)
To submit a candidate, a completed cover sheet and up-to-date CV will be required.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed