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Job Opportunity: Opportunities for Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) – Kinship/Fostering Support Role
Directorate – Children and Young People’s Services
- Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)
- Locations: Multiple across Rotherham Council
- Employer: Rotherham Council – ‘Outstanding’ rated by OFSTED
Join Rotherham Council’s Children and Young People’s Services, a workplace renowned for its confident, proud, and inspired team. Our mission is to ensure every child in Rotherham receives the best start in life. We thrive as a child-friendly borough, with social workers lauding the "family feel" and the accessibility of management (92% of workers report their manager being approachable and supportive).
Learn how we value and grow our workforce from this recent OFSTED (2025) feedback:
“Workers feel valued and proud to work for Rotherham. A vibrant learning culture, combined with working conditions that prioritise reflection, professional growth and staff influence, ensures they are inspired to deliver outstanding outcomes for children, young people, and families.”
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1️⃣ Dedicated Professional Development
- Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE): Receive fortnightly consultations from Social Work Practice Consultants.
- Monthly NQSW workshops: Sessions spearheaded by Practice Consultants and guest experts.
- ** Biannual team workshops** with Advanced Practitioners.
- 15 guaranteed training days: Focused on vital frameworks like “Signs of Safety”, “Restorative Practice”, and “Social Pedagogy”.
2️⃣ Manageable, Supportive Caseload
- Purposefully low and protected caseloads (an average of 16 children per NQSW).
- Effective management and reflective supervision—backed by 98% of social workers noting excellent standards in management for working with children.
3️⃣ Career Growth & Flexible Working
- Clear progression paths: Opportunities to grow into Level 2, Level 3, and Advanced Practitioner roles.
- Flexible/hybrid working policy: Full-time roles (typically) require a 3-day minimum attendance at a Council location.
- Investing in talent and personal growth—minimising time-to-practice shifts and maximising advancement.
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4️⃣ Collaborative & Strength-Based Practice
- Social work teams are co-located with partner agencies.
- Representation on well-established Family Help models, ensuring children with social workers build trust within a comprehensive team.
5️⃣ Competitive Salary & Financial Stability
Awarding the compensation social workers deserve—reflecting Rotherham’s belief in their invaluable role.
Important Details
⏳ Advert Closing Date: 12th July 2026 🗓️ Shortlisting: 13th July 2026 📅 Interviews: Commencing week of 20th July 2026
Next Steps
- Ensure your application details explicit examples in the “Skills and Experience” section—balanced to the essential shortlisting criteria outlined in the full Job & Person Profile.
- For questions: Contact Kathryn Speight, Principal Social Worker, at Kathryn.speight@rotherham.gov.uk.
"We’d love to share more about what it’s like being a social worker in Rotherham—let’s turn passion into practice together!" For further information, visit our Social Work Jobs page: Rotherham Social Care Jobs.
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