About You

You'll be:

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Have completed your ASYE.
• An experienced practitioner with at least two years post-qualification experience in children's social care.
• Skilled in building effective relationships with children, families and carers.
• Confident in assessment, care planning and permanence planning.
• Passionate about improving outcomes and life chances for children and young people.
• Committed to achieving the best possible outcomes through relationship-based practice.

What We Offer (subject to T&Cs)

• Relocation package of up to £15,000.
• Golden Hello payment of up to £3,000.
• Annual retention payments of up to £3,000.
• Market Supplement of up to £929.
• 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.
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Live and Work by the Coast.
Torbay, the English Riviera, offers an exceptional quality of life. With award-winning beaches, stunning coastline, beautiful countryside and affordable living, it's the perfect place to build both your career and your lifestyle.

Join a service on an exciting improvement journey where children are at the heart of everything we do, relationships matter and social workers are empowered to make a real difference.

Apply today and help shape brighter futures for Torbay's children and young people.

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.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/social-worker/

For an informal chat please contact Rhonwen Morgan-Vale on 07887 732134 or rhonwen.morgan-vale@torbay.gov.uk.

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 30th November 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, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills

Essential:

• Able to assess situations with clarity and sensitivity and act professionally in crisis situations.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in mediation, negotiation and problem solving.
• Organisational/time management skills.
• Ability to work in an open and challenging way with families.
• Ability to exercise individual judgement and consult where and when appropriate.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge

Essential:

• General knowledge of the range of options available to children, young people and their families.
• Knowledge of appropriate child care legislation and how it affects children and young people.
• Knowledge of current CP practice, framework for Assessment and CLA materials.
• Awareness and understanding of relevant Child Care issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of application of an evidence base in practice.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Social Work degree qualification, e.g., Dip SW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent.
• Membership of Social Work England.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Direct work with Children Young People, Families and professionals.
• Experience of working independently and as part of a team.