At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a caseload of complex cases and conduct high-quality assessments.
- Company: Join a reputable organisation with a strong focus on children's safeguarding.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, accommodation allowance, and access to diverse job opportunities.
- Other info: Long-term placement with excellent progression opportunities and supportive team structure.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Social Worker with experience in Children's Safeguarding Services.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 42000 £ per year.
Assessment experience required.
Caseload Expectations: Typically, 20–24 cases, including a mix of complex Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and assessments.
Team Structure: Six teams total — three covering Torquay, and three covering Paignton and Brixham. Each team includes a Team Manager, an Advanced Social Worker, and four to five Social Workers.
Remote Working: Office attendance is expected up to three times per week. During duty weeks, full-time office presence is required. Remote working is permitted but staff must remain available to respond to crisis situations and Section 47 enquiries.
Supervision: Frequency varies by team; for example, in my team, supervision is held fortnightly.
Progression Opportunities: Pathways exist for career development and permanent roles.
Travel Requirements: Candidates must be able to travel across Torbay and occasionally out of county to visit children placed outside the area.
Duty Rota: Teams cover duty one full week every three weeks.
Contract Length: Long-term placement.
Quality Assurance: We have recently received GOOD in our Ofsted inspection.
We have places to rent if required.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
- Registered with Social Work England.
- Strong experience within Children's Safeguarding Services.
- Excellent knowledge of Child Protection, Child in Need, Public Law Outline (PLO) processes, court work, and statutory thresholds.
- Experience completing high-quality assessments and managing complex risk.
- Proficient in using children's social care recording systems and maintaining accurate case records.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment and build positive relationships with children and families.
Benefits:
- Your own dedicated specialist consultant.
- Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK.
- Prompt and reliable payroll.
- Free DBS and compliance service.
- £500 referral fees.
For more information, please contact Bonnie at Tripod Partners on 07919 883887 or bhumphreys@tripodpartners.co.uk.
Qualified Social Worker | Torbay |Assessment Team| £42 + £150pw accommodation allowance employer: Tripod Partners
At Tripod Partners, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer for Qualified Social Workers in Torbay, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and career progression. With competitive pay, a generous accommodation allowance, and the flexibility of remote working, our team members enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic while making a meaningful impact in children's safeguarding services. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your expertise and fosters a collaborative environment.
