Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention Team - Torbay

Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention Team Torbay Children's Services Up to £42 per Hour

Caritas Recruitment is currently supporting Torbay Children's Services in the recruitment of experienced Social Workers for their Assessment & Intervention Team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a local authority recently rated GOOD by Ofsted, offering a long-term contract, competitive rates, accommodation support, and a supportive team environment.

The Package

• Up to £42 per hour
• 37 hours per week
• Long-term contract
• Career progression opportunities, including permanent positions
• Accommodation available to rent if required

The Role

Working within the Assessment & Intervention Team, you will hold a caseload of approximately 20-24 cases, managing a varied and rewarding workload including:

• Child in Need (CIN)
• Child Protection (CP)
• Assessments
• Complex safeguarding work

The team operates a duty rota of one week in every three, providing a balanced and structured working environment.

Working Arrangements

• Office attendance required up to three days per week
• Full-time office presence required during duty weeks
• Flexible remote working outside of duty commitments
• Social workers must remain available to respond to crisis situations and Section 47 enquiries when required
• Ability to travel across Torbay and occasionally out of county is essential

Essential Requirements

• Have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience gained within an English Local Authority Children's Services team
• Not have left a permanent Children's Services social work role within the last six months from a local authority in the South West region
• Be able to attend the office in Torbay each week
• Hold Social Work England registration

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