Job Description
Job Title: Children’s Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Team or Court (Care Proceedings) Team
Location: Torquay, Devon
Rate: Up to £42 per hour (DOE)
Contract Type: Locum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available
Accommodation Allowance: £150 per week (available until June 2026)
Sanctuary Personnel are currently recruiting for experienced Children’s Social Workers to join a progressive Children’s Services team in Torquay, Devon. Opportunities are available within both the Assessment & Intervention Team and the Court (Care Proceedings) Team, offering the chance to work within a supportive and forward-thinking service focused on high-quality, relationship-based practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced practitioners looking for a rewarding locum social work role with competitive pay, manageable caseloads, and flexible hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment & Intervention Team
* Complete high-quality assessments for children and families at the front door of Children’s Services.
* Respond effectively to safeguarding concerns, crisis situations, and emerging needs.
* Develop and implement child-focused plans to ensure safety, stability, and positive outcomes.
* Work collaboratively with families, schools, and partner agencies to deliver timely interventions.
Court (Care Proceedings) Team
* Manage complex public law cases involving care proceedings.
* Prepare clear, evidence-based reports and statements for court.
* Work closely with legal teams and partner agencies to support permanency planning.
* Ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of children throughout the legal process.
Why Join This Role?
* Competitive Pay: Up to £42 per hour.
* Hybrid Working: Flexible arrangements to support work-life balance.
* Accommodation Support: £150 per week allowance available until June 2026.
* Supportive Leadership: Strong management and collaborative team culture.
* Professional Development: Access to structured learning pathways and ongoing development opportunities.
* Manageable Caseloads: Focus on maintaining safe workloads and high-quality practice.
* Lifestyle Benefits: Located on the beautiful Devon coastline, with easy access to beaches, coastal walks, and Dartmoor National Park.
Requirements
To be considered for this Children’s Social Worker job, you must:
* Be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
* Have a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualifying experience working in direct employment with an English local authority Children’s Services team.
* Have strong experience in safeguarding, assessments, and statutory social work practice.
* Be available to attend the office weekly as part of a hybrid working model.
DfE Agency Compliance Requirements:
* Candidates must not have left a permanent Children’s Services role in the South West within the past 6 months.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.