Social Worker - Court Team - Torbay

Reference: LH0006_1790849531

Social Worker - Court Team
Torbay Children's Services
Up to £45 per Hour

Caritas Recruitment is currently supporting Torbay Children's Services in the recruitment of an experienced Social Worker for their Court Team.

This is an excellent long-term locum opportunity offering a competitive rate, accommodation support, and the chance to join a local authority recently rated GOOD by Ofsted.

What's on Offer?

  • Up to £45 per hour
  • 37 hours per week
  • Long-term contract
  • £150 per week accommodation allowance available until the end of December 2026
  • Career progression opportunities, including permanent positions
  • Rental accommodation available if required

The Role

You will manage a caseload of approximately 20-24 children and families, undertaking complex court proceedings and safeguarding work.

The service works with children subject to:

  • Child Protection Plans
  • Child in Need Plans
  • Care Proceedings
  • Public Law Outline (PLO) processes

This is a fast-paced and supportive environment where high-quality practice is valued and professional development is encouraged.

Working Arrangements

  • Office attendance required up to three days per week
  • Full-time office presence required during duty weeks
  • Flexible remote working available outside of duty commitments
  • Must be available to respond to crisis situations and safeguarding concerns when required
  • Ability to travel across Torbay and occasionally out of county is essential

Essential Requirements

In line with Department for Education agency regulations, applicants must:

  • Hold Social Work England registration
  • Have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience gained within an English Local Authority Children's Services team
  • Not have left a permanent Children's Services social work position within the last six months from a local authority in the South West region
  • Be able to attend the Torbay office each week

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker with court experience looking for your next locum contract, I'd love to hear from you.

[email protected]
07469 676076

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
Specialist in Children's Social Work Recruitment Across England & Wales

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Up to £45.00
Per hour
Up to GBP45 per hour + £150 per week accommodation allowance
Added 01/10/2026
Reference: LH0006_1790849531

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