Children's Social Worker - Help & Protection
- 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 today!