Team Manager - Assessment Team in Torquay, Devon

Torquay

contract, full-time

£45 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Torquay, Devon

Torquay, in Devon, is a vibrant seaside town and part of the English Riviera, famed for tourism and hospitality. The local economy also benefits from growing healthcare, education, and retail sectors, providing year-round employment beyond seasonal trade. Employers include Torbay Hospital, schools, and leisure businesses serving visitors from across the UK. Job seekers can find opportunities in hospitality, healthcare, administration, and customer service. Regeneration projects and transport improvements continue to boost the local job market and attract investment. Torquay’s scenic coastline, marina, and mild climate make it one of the South West’s most attractive lifestyle destinations, balancing a relaxed coastal environment with a diverse range of employment opportunities across multiple industries.

About Social Care

Social care provides essential support to vulnerable people across the UK, including the elderly, those with disabilities, and families in need. Roles range from care assistants and social workers to support workers and managers. Employers include local councils, charities, and private care providers. The sector offers meaningful, people-focused work with growing demand due to an ageing population. Training, apprenticeships, and professional development opportunities are widely available, making social care a stable and rewarding career path.

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Team Manager – Assessment Team

Specialism: Social Work – Children’s Services
Location: Torbay, UK
Salary: £45.00 per hour
Salary Type: Hourly Pay
Contract: Ongoing (Part Time / Full Time Available)

Job Overview

Join us for an exciting ongoing opportunity as a Team Manager within the Assessment Team in Torbay’s Children’s Services. This role offers an attractive hourly rate of £45.00 and the flexibility of either part-time or full-time working.

In this pivotal leadership position, you will lead, supervise, and develop a dedicated Social Work team, ensuring that children, young people, and families receive high-quality, timely support in line with statutory guidance and local policies. You will be at the forefront of promoting integrated assessment approaches and ensuring strong, effective responses to vulnerable children through close partnership working with other agencies.

Perks and Benefits

Part Time / Full Time: Enjoy the flexibility to choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle.
Hourly Pay: Earn £45.00 per hour, ensuring you are rewarded for every hour you contribute.
Career-Enhancing Experience: Gain valuable experience working with a forward-thinking local authority, strengthening your professional profile.
Meaningful Work: Play a key leadership role in safeguarding children and improving outcomes for families.
Fantastic Location: Work in one of the UK’s most beautiful coastal areas, combining professional fulfilment with an excellent quality of life.

What You Will Do

Deliver a high-quality social work service that meets the needs of children, young people, and families.
Lead, manage, and support your team to provide targeted family support and specialist services.
Develop and embed an integrated approach to assessment and service provision across Children’s Services.
Prioritise and respond to the most vulnerable children using agreed partnership threshold criteria.
Ensure immediate responses and robust risk assessments are in place for children at risk of harm.
Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive care plans for Looked After Children, ensuring their safety and emotional wellbeing.
Ensure effective permanency planning and statutory compliance, including oversight of Special Guardianship Support Plans.
Promote continuous professional development within your team to enhance performance and service delivery.
Manage service activities within allocated budgets and contribute to delivering the priorities of the Torbay Safeguarding Children Partnership.

Why Torbay?

Living and working in Torbay offers a unique coastal lifestyle, with stunning beaches, beautiful scenery, and a warm, welcoming community. With a rich cultural scene and excellent quality of life, Torbay provides the perfect setting to build a fulfilling leadership career while enjoying everything the South Devon coast has to offer.

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