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Torbay Assessment & Intervention Service are currently looking to appoint a Full Time Social Worker.

Do you have the right skills in delivering intensive support to families to enable them to provide the very best nurturing environments to children to enable them to thrive?

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker specialising in Assessment and Child Protection to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families within our community.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in social work practices and a deep understanding of child welfare policies and regulations. Your role will involve conducting thorough assessments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and developing comprehensive intervention plans to support at-risk families. You will be tasked with not only identifying and addressing immediate concerns but also empowering families to achieve long-term stability and well-being. You will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, case management expertise, and the ability to navigate complex emotional scenarios with empathy and professionalism.

Excellent recording and report writing skills and IT are required for this role.

As an A&I Social Worker, we need to be a team player, a good communicator and a skilled and self-motivated professional, with the ability to work flexibly. As well as managing a caseload, the role involves being part of a duty rota to support the running of the service.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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 Maddie Sneap on 01803 208100 or maddie.sneap@torbay.gov.uk.

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 20th July 2026.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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