Social Worker Court | £45ph
Location: Torbay, Devon
Rate: Up to £45 per hour
Accommodation: £150 allowance
Contract: Long-term agency contract
Working pattern: Hybrid, with regular office attendance
Caritas Recruitment is looking for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Torbay Council's Court Team.
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Social Worker with a background in care proceedings and complex safeguarding, offering up to £45ph, accommodation support and a long-term contract within a Children's Service recently rated GOOD by Ofsted.
The role
As a Court Social Worker, you will work with children and families where concerns have progressed into Public Law proceedings, managing complex cases and ensuring children's plans progress effectively through court.
We are particularly interested in Social Workers with strong experience of:
Care proceedings and court work
Public Law Outline (PLO)
Child Protection and complex safeguarding
Preparing high-quality assessments and court statements
Working with children and families where there are significant safeguarding concerns
Multi-agency working
Giving evidence and presenting professional analysis within court proceedings
Managing complex Children's Services caseloads
Hybrid working
Candidates must be available to work from the Torbay office each week, with office attendance expected up to three days per week.
During duty periods, full-time office presence may be required. You will also need to be able to travel throughout Torbay and occasionally out of county to visit children placed outside the area.
Essential requirements
Due to current Department for Education agency requirements, applicants must:
Be a Social Work England registered Social Worker
Have at least 3 years' post-qualifying experience in direct employment with an English local authority
Have substantial Children's Services experience
Have relevant experience of court proceedings, safeguarding and complex case management
Not have left a permanent Children's Social Work role within the previous 6 months, where that role was within a Children's Services department or a local authority in the South West region
Be able to attend the Torbay office each week
Be able to travel as required
Why Torbay?
Up to £45 per hour
£150 accommodation allowance
Long-term agency placement
Recent GOOD Ofsted inspection
Hybrid working
Regular supervision
Career development opportunities
Opportunities to explore permanent positions
Places to rent available if required
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Social Worker Court | £45ph + £150pw accommodation in West Wickham employer: Caritas Recruitment
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