Children's Social Worker - Help and Protection Team
- Annual Salary: Up to £43,438 (including £2,000 retention supplement)
- Location: Doncaster
- Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking experienced Children's Social Workers to join our Help and Protection Teams in Doncaster. This is a pivotal role for individuals who are passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families. If you are committed to the highest practice standards and have a background in residential real estate, we would like to hear from you.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Undertake compliant assessments and section 47 enquiries to identify levels and types of risk or need based on documented evidence.
- Record and analyse information gathered during social care assessments in line with policy, guidance, and best practice principles.
- Develop clear plans to address issues identified for children in Doncaster.
- Engage with children, their carers, and families to understand their circumstances, wishes, and feelings, directing longer-term interventions focused on the child's best interests.
- Contribute to the process of taking and recording children's contacts and referrals, ensuring a full understanding of the issues, urgency, risk level, and required action.
- Prepare court statements and reports as required by courts and bodies in connection with children's services.
- Work alongside colleagues to provide social care advice and interventions across Doncaster Council and all agencies.
- Prioritise work in line with urgency, risk, and need, ensuring that children are safe and their needs are met.
- Engage in professional development, critically evaluating own practice and staying updated with emerging case law, research, and best practice guidance.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- BA or MA in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Registered with Social Work England.
- Experience working with children and families as a qualified social worker.
- Ability to build strong relationships and support families to make positive changes.
- Effective analytical skills for high-quality assessments.
- Motivation and resilience.
- Good knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and social work theory.
- Excellent communication skills, especially with children.
- Proficiency in IT and ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with retention payments.
- Investment in staff training and development.
- Realistic caseloads with a system to monitor and maintain them.
- High-quality, frequent, and reflective supervision.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Attractive rewards and recognition package, including discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.
- Excellent transport links.
- Relocation package for those moving to Doncaster.
To apply for the Children's Social Worker position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.