Job Description
Torbay Assessment & Intervention Service are currently looking to appoint a Full Time Social Worker. The role is focused on delivering intensive support to families, ensuring the safety and well‑being of children and families within our community.
Responsibilities
As an Associate & Intervention Social Worker you will conduct thorough assessments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop comprehensive intervention plans, identify and address immediate concerns, empower families towards long‑term stability, manage a caseload, and be part of a duty rota. Excellent communication, case‑management, and empathy are required.
Essential Skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Demonstrated mediation, negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to assess situations with clarity and sensitivity and act professionally in crisis situations.
* Implementation of anti‑discriminatory practice.
* Mentoring others within ethical and professional standards.
* Fluency in English.
Essential Knowledge
* Understanding of the Authority’s activities and partner services relating to children, young people and families.
* Knowledge of Social Care policies, procedures, Child Care legislation and National Guidance.
* Awareness of effective management practices.
* Advanced knowledge of child development, attachment theory, anti‑discriminatory practice, assessment frameworks, social work theory and methods.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
* Social Work degree qualification (e.g., Dip SW, CQS W, CSS or equivalent).
* Membership of Social Work England.
* Continued professional development commitment.
* Significant post‑qualification experience working with children and families under current legislation.
* Experience of complex Child Protection cases and court proceedings under the Children’s Act 1989.
Regulated Activity
As a regulated role, an Enhanced Criminal Record Check and a Barred List Check will be required.
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