Children's Social Workers
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40 to £42 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Torbay, Devon, TQ1 3DR |
| Company: | HCL Workforce Solutions Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ehtoooba_1768837333 |
Summary
Social Worker
Role: Social Worker, Torbay
Salary: up to £42ph umb
Location: Torbay
Job Type: Long-term placement
Shifts: Mon - Fri (full time)
Benefits: Accommodation allowance - £150 per week
About the Role:
As a Social Worker, you will provide essential support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges. You'll assess needs, develop care plans, and work alongside multidisciplinary teams to safeguard vulnerable people and improve their quality of life.
This is a highly rewarding role where you will directly impact the wellbeing and safety of those you support. Key responsibilities include:
* Comprehensive Assessment: Conduct detailed assessments and risk evaluations for service users.
* Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review tailored support plans.
* Safeguarding: Ensure the protection of vulnerable children and adults.
* Advocacy: Support clients to access healthcare, housing, benefits, and community resources.
* Collaborative Working: Partner with healthcare professionals, local authorities, and voluntary organisations.
* Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely case notes in compliance with professional standards.
Who We Are Looking For:
* Education: Degree in Social Work (or equivalent).
* Licenses: Car Driver
* Experience: Minimum 3 years perm in statutory setting
* Skills: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong case management and problem-solving ability. Resilience and empathy when working with complex cases.
* Collaborative Mindset: A proactive team player who values safeguarding and empowerment.
In line with the DFE new agency rules candidates must:
- Have three years post-qualifying experience (PQE) in direct employment with an English local authority
- Must not have left a permanent social work role in the past 6 months from a children's services department or a local authority within the South West region.
Why Join HCRG Staffing?
HCRG Staffing is one of the leading Healthcare recruitment companies in the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we have exclusive access to more roles than any other agency.
With a strong reputation for delivering skilled temporary healthcare staff into healthcare providers across the UK, HCRG Staffing not just offers a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a vital difference in peoples lives. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional or just stating our, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns and growth opportunities.
HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.