What We’re Looking For:

Why Join Us?

How to Apply: We do not accept CVs. Please visit the Torbay Council Jobs website to complete an application form.

This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/enabler/

For an informal chat please contact Debbie Roache on 07423 316171 or debbie.roache@torbay.gov.uk (Wed-Fri), or Megan Randle on 07443 209272 or megan.randle@torbay.gov.uk (Mon-Tues). 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

The post holder will play an important role in delivering a high-quality, cost-effective maintenance and repairs service, with a particular focus on painting and decorating works across Fleet Walk Centre. The role forms part of the Council’s wider commitment to maintaining public assets and delivering excellent customer service. 

Key Responsibilities: 

This role offers the opportunity to work within a local authority Facilities Management service, contributing directly to the upkeep and presentation of a key community asset. The post provides varied, hands-on work within a supportive team environment, with clear responsibilities and public-sector values.

This post requires a Standard Criminal Level Check.  This will show details of all spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions that have not been filtered in line with legislation.

This position is for a fixed term of 24 months from the start date.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/facilities-management-multi-trade-technician/

For an informal chat please contact Carl Martin on 07557 178303 or carl.martin@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 9th July 2026. 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

This post will be carrying out Regulated Activity.  As such the post will require an Enhanced Criminal Record Check plus an additional Barred List Check.  The check will reveal any spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions (which have not been filtered), any local Police information and a check of either the Adult, Child or Adult and Child Barred Lists.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/youth-justice-prevention-worker/

For an informal chat please contact Amanda Paterson on 07770 235364 or amanda.paterson@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 6th July 2026. 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

You will be part of a supportive, experienced team and you will be able to access excellent learning and development opportunities to support you in your role and personal development.
We have a whole host of benefits such as flexible office based or hybrid working, a commitment to your wellbeing and the Local Government Scheme.

When completing the application, please refer to the Personal Specification part of the Job Description detailing examples of how you meet the essential criteria required.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/principal-accountant-capital/

For an informal chat please contact Andrew Sherry on 01803 201201 or andrew.sherry@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people?  

Do you thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment where your practice can directly shape a child’s future?  

Do you have a strong practice foundation in child protection, multi-agency collaboration and co-production? 

Torbay Children’s Services are looking for passionate and experienced social work practitioners to join our care proceedings Team. You would be working directly with children, young people and families to assess risk and need, offer guidance,  implement care plans and prepare high-quality court reports; providing support and protection through Public Law Outline or Court proceedings, ensuring that the welfare and safety of the child or young person is at the forefront of all decision-making. 

You will be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and with the right to work in the UK.  

Have successfully completed your ASYE and have at least 2 years post-qualifying experience in child protection or court work.  

Have a demonstrable understanding of statutory and legislative frameworks. 

Torbay Children’s Services are proud to have achieved a GOOD rating this year and are an innovative, future ready Children’s Services department.  

Restorative Practice underpins all of our work with children, young people and families; ensuring relationships remain at the heart of our intervention with a commitment to ensuring the voice of children and young people in invited and shapes our services.  

Our Learning Academy offers a wide-range of opportunities to enhance your continued professional development and progress your career with us here in Torbay Council. Communities of learning in practice offer strong peer learning and support, sharing best practice and embracing innovation in intervention.  

Restorative and reflective supervision with a balanced number of allocated children and young people. Your well-being is important to us, so personal supervision is also prioritised.  

 

Our Staff benefits:  
Lots of staff discounts and benefits, these include:  

Our place - We are closer than you think: 

Torbay is known as the English Riviera, nestling on the South Coast of Devon. With a mild climate, beautiful bays and sparkling shoreline, it consists of three towns, Torquay, Brixham and Paignton. There are excellent transport links via the M5 and West Coast rail mainline; with housing and rent being surprisingly affordable too. We can also support with a relocation package.  

This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/experienced-social-worker-3/

For an informal chat please contact Krystal Erasmus on 01803 208573 or krystal.erasmus@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 20th July 2026. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

About You:

Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to:

We are committed to supporting flexible working and welcome applications from candidates who may be interested in alternative arrangements. 

We are happy to consider:

Please indicate your preferred working pattern within your application.

Essential Skills & Experience
You must be able to demonstrate:

If you are ready to help amplify family voices and improve experiences for children with SEND, we would love to hear from you.

This position is for a fixed term of 12 months from the start date.

This post will be carrying out Regulated Activity.  As such the post will require an Enhanced Criminal Record Check plus an additional Barred List Check.  The check will reveal any spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions (which have not been filtered), any local Police information and a check of either the Adult, Child or Adult and Child Barred Lists.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/send-family-liaison-coordinator/

For an informal chat please contact Jeanette Savage on 01803 201201 or jeanette.savage@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 27th July 2026. 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

You will have experience of using evidence-based interventions and relationship-based practice to work with families to address multiple and complex needs leading to improved family functioning and improved outcomes for children including family relationships and school attendance. The implementation of the Families First Partnership reforms are re-shaping how we work with children and families, this is an exciting time to join Torbay Children’s Services. You will be part of a service focussed on delivering the right support for children and families at the right time.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate extensive experience of direct work, interventions with families and assessment skills alongside a strong-values based practice approach rooted in empathy, kindness and compassion. You will already have some experience of working directly with children and families in a relevant health, youth work, education or social care setting.

You will work well as part of a team as well as showing initiative and a problem-solving approach. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to demonstrate understanding of the Children Act 1989.

You will be committed to working in child-focused and strengths-based way and will have an understanding of the positive impact of whole family approaches which prevent needs from escalating. In return, you will be joining a service with a commitment to a ‘High Expectations, High Support, High Challenge’ culture and a supportive team, where we expect you to provide a high standard of support to families and will support you with good quality supervision and training and development opportunities from our Learning Academy.

This post will be carrying out Regulated Activity.  As such the post will require an Enhanced Criminal Record Check plus an additional Barred List Check.  The check will reveal any spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions (which have not been filtered), any local Police information and a check of either the Adult, Child or Adult and Child Barred Lists.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/lead-practitioner-family-help/

For an informal chat please contact Lisa Pitcher on 07920 502675 or lisa.pitcher@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 20th July 2026 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Do you have excellent customer service skills and enjoy being active?

If so, Torbay Council are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Civil Enforcement Officer.

Torbay is breath-taking, captivating, and welcoming, occupying a prime position on the south coast of Devon. We have real momentum building, fuelled by a shared sense of purpose and ambition which is clearly evident by our recent success in being awarded the ‘Most Improved Council’ at last year’s LGC Awards. We want Torbay and its residents to thrive and are committed to making a difference in our community, delivering high quality services to local people.

 

Our Multi Skilled Civil Enforcement Officers enforce road traffic orders by issuing Penalty Charge Notices. You will be the eyes and ears of the local community, patrolling areas whilst wearing a body worn video, providing advice to residents and members of the public. You will play a significant role in reducing traffic congestion within Torbay through the enforcement of parking restrictions.

You’ll need to be: 

You’ll be provided with all the uniform and equipment required. No previous experience is required as full training will be given, but previous experience in parking or traffic management, security, community safety, customer service, debt collection or enforcement would be beneficial.

You’ll be working as part of a friendly and supportive team, working an average of 37 hours per week on a rolling rota covering shifts between 7am and 10pm seven days a week. We aim to balance your needs and that of our service, so flexibility is required.

We’ll reward you with competitive pay, a £500 ‘Golden Hello’ payment, a £2,000 ‘Retention’ payment paid annually, and £500 ‘Refer a Friend’ payments. We also offer training and development opportunities which include Conflict Management training. The £500 'Golden Hello' payment is paid on completion of the successful probationary period, and a £1,000 Retention bonus is paid every 6 months after the first 12 months within the role. 

In addition to the advertised, salary enhancements are paid for working after 8pm, and on Sundays and Bank Holidays. This equates to around £2,500 per year. 

Torbay Council offers standard benefits including 26 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and some not so standard benefits as part of our employee benefits scheme – so if you would like to hop on a new bike (cycle to work scheme) or enjoy retail shopping, you can access discounts via My Benefits at Vivup! 

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximises the contribution individuals can bring to Torbay Council. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. We continue to promote the right environment to ensure we continue to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

A full valid driving licence, and a DBS disclosure is required for this role.

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, or have some particular questions you’d like answering before you apply, please contact me directly on the below telephone number.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/multi-skilled-civil-enforcement-officer-37-hours/