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Experienced Social Worker| Assessment and Intervention Team | Torbay
Devon and TorbaySource: WhatJobs
£42per hour
Experienced Social Worker needed for the Assessment and Intervention Team in Torbay, paying £42 ph + £150 acomm allowance!
Role: Experienced Social worker – Assessment & Intervention Team
Location: Torbay
Rate: £42per hour + £150 accom allowance
Contract: Full-time, Locum
About the Role:
We are currently recruiting an Experienced Social Worker to join a fast-paced Assessment and Intervention Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking for a well-supported role with excellent pay and accommodation support.
Key Responsibilities:
Completing Section 17 and Section 47 assessments
Managing a caseload of children in need, child protection, and care proceedings
Undertaking direct work with children and families
Producing clear, analytical reports and court statements
Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners
Participating in duty and child protection processes as required
Additional Information:
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
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