Social Worker

 

City of Doncaster Council

Social Worker – Early Help Team

Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum

About the Role

City of Doncaster Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Early Help Team.
You will work with children, young people, and families at the earliest opportunity to prevent issues from escalating and ensure families receive the right support at the right time.

This role focuses on building positive relationships, undertaking assessments, coordinating support services, and helping families achieve sustainable change.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete Early Help Assessments and plans.
  • Work directly with children, young people, and families to identify needs and strengths.
  • Coordinate multi-agency interventions and support packages.
  • Promote positive outcomes through preventative and family-led approaches.
  • Undertake safeguarding activity where concerns arise.
  • Work closely with schools, health professionals, and community services.
  • Maintain accurate and timely case recordings and reports.

Practice Model Used by Doncaster

Doncaster Children's Services operates a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model supported by Signs of Safety principles.

This approach focuses on:

  • Building strong relationships with children and families
  • Identifying strengths, resilience, and support networks
  • Collaborative and transparent decision-making
  • Early intervention and prevention
  • Reflective supervision and continuous professional development
  • The model supports child-centred practice and sustainable outcomes for families.

Why Doncaster Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Doncaster offers an excellent balance of affordability, connectivity, and quality of life:

  • Affordable housing and lower living costs compared to many parts of the UK.
  • Excellent transport links via the A1(M), M18, and direct rail services to London, Leeds, Sheffield, and York.
  • Access to beautiful green spaces including Yorkshire Wildlife Park and the surrounding South Yorkshire countryside.
  • A growing city with ongoing investment, regeneration, and employment opportunities.
  • Strong local communities with excellent schools and family-friendly amenities.
  • A supportive local authority committed to workforce development and improving outcomes for children and families.
  • It’s a fantastic place to build your social work career while enjoying a great quality of life.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to:
dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

For more information, call:
07561 805654