Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention

Torbay Council

Social Worker specializing in Assessment and Child Protection in Torbay Council. Delivering support to families for better nurturing environments and child well-being.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeTorquay • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £39,152 - £41,771 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Assessment and Child Protection, with a strong focus on conducting thorough assessments and developing intervention plans for at-risk families. Proficient in case management, communication, and navigating complex emotional scenarios with empathy.

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Assessment SkillsChild Protection ExpertiseCase ManagementIntervention PlanningExcellent Communication

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Hard Skills

AssessmentChild ProtectionCase ManagementReport WritingCrisis Intervention

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsMediationNegotiationProblem SolvingEmpathy

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Industry Keywords

Anti-Discriminatory PracticeMultidisciplinary CollaborationFamily SupportEthical PrinciplesCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate skills in mediation, negotiation and problem solving.
Able to assess situations with clarity and sensitivity and act professionally in crisis situations.
Ability to implement anti-discriminatory practice in all areas of work.
Ability to mentor others that upholds and promotes the ethical principles and values that guide professional practice and thereby ensures compliance with policies.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Social Work degree qualification, e.g., Dip SW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent.
Membership of Social Work England.
Commitment to continued professional development.
Significant post qualification experience of working with children and families in the context of current legislation and government initiatives.
For Social work professionals, experience of complex Child Protection cases and Court proceedings under the Children’s Act 1989.