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Social Worker Children & Families

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 38 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: TQ1, Babbacombe, Borough of Torbay

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

What We Offer

  * 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.

Candidate Profile

  * 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

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