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Who we are

Investing in your wellbeing

We are social care recruitment specialists

Qualified Social Work – Children’s Services ,Qualified Social Work – Children’s Services - Adoption & Fostering

Child Protection Social Worker | Torbay

GB1002253_1739207513

Devon, England

Work From Home

Temporary

Up to £40 per hour

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Feb 10, 2025

Locum Social Worker Children's Safeguarding

Location: Torbay

Pay Rate: Up to £40 per hour

Additional Support: Up to £150 per week for accommodation or travel as required

Contract: Locum, Full-time

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a passion for frontline child protection? Torbay is looking for a dedicated Locum Social Worker to join their Children's Safeguarding team, providing vital support to vulnerable children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a complex caseload within child protection, CIN, and court proceedings.

Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and implement safeguarding interventions.

Work closely with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for children.

Attend child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and court hearings when required.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with statutory requirements.

Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

Proven experience in frontline child protection within a statutory setting.

Strong knowledge of the Children Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and other relevant legislation.

Excellent risk assessment, decision-making, and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

If you have the experience and commitment to safeguarding children, we want to hear from you!

Apply today!

If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail, or you would like to register with Caritas for work, please call, text, email or WhatsApp Gemma Bridgman on 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 or email [email protected]