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Children's Social Worker - Duty & Assessment

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Job Description - Children's Social Worker - Duty & Assessment

Children’s Social Worker - Duty and Assessment
  • Annual Salary: Up to £43,438 including £2,000 retention supplement (depending on experience)
  • Location: Doncaster
  • Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking experienced Children’s Social Workers to join our Duty and Assessment Teams in Doncaster. This is a pivotal role for qualified social workers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families. If you are committed to the highest practice standards and to achieving better outcomes for children, we would like to hear from you.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Undertake procedurally compliant assessments and Section 47 enquiries, identifying 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 best interests of the child.
  • Take and record children’s contacts and referrals, understanding the issues referred, the urgency, the level of risk or need, and the action needed.
  • Prepare court statements and reports as required by the 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, levels and types of risk and/or need, ensuring that children are safe and that their needs are met.
  • Engage in support of colleagues, understanding and working within established processes and advising less experienced staff members.
  • Represent the service in multi-agency meetings and forums as appropriate.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • BA or MA in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent recognised qualification.
  • Registration with Social Work England.
  • Experience working with children and families as a qualified social worker.
  • Ability to build strong relationships and to write high-quality assessments.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development.
  • Motivation and resilience.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with retention payments.
  • Investment in staff training and leadership development.
  • Realistic caseloads with a system to monitor and maintain workloads.
  • Stable and experienced leadership offering high-quality, frequent, and reflective supervision.
  • Generous annual leave and a range of flexible and hybrid working options.
  • Great rewards and recognition package, offering discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.
  • Excellent transport links and a relocation package to encourage moving to Doncaster.

To apply for the Children’s Social Worker position, please submit your CV today!

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