Five Rivers
Social Worker - Doncaster
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We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Social Worker to join our Doncaster Fostering Service.
The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with work completed from home, face-to-face meetings with foster carers across the Doncaster region, and attendance at our Doncaster office when required. You will join a supportive and experienced fostering team with a strong commitment to delivering the best outcomes for children and young people.
Five Rivers works from a Trauma-Informed (ATIC) model, integrating our fostering, residential, clinical, and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people. Teams are supported by a psychologist, therapeutic practitioner, foster support workers, and business support coordinators. This, alongside manageable workloads, enables our social workers to provide high-quality support and intervention to foster families.
About The Role
As a Social Worker within our fostering service, you will provide support and supervision to foster carers, ensuring that children and young people receive safe, stable, and nurturing care.
- Work closely with foster families, local authorities, and internal professionals to promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Offer realistic caseloads and the opportunity to work within a continually evolving trauma-informed practice model.
- Support recruitment activities, attend fostering events, complete assessments, and contribute to the ongoing development of our fostering service.
- Be a team player, committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for foster carers and the children they care for.
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Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experience of working with children, young people, and families
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Right to work in the UK
Why Five Rivers?
- Professional social work supervision provided by an experienced manager
- Group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist/clinician
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays each year
- Access to high-quality training and career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary plus car allowance
- Pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
- Perkbox discount scheme membership
- Enhanced Maternity Leave package for employees with over one year's service
- Simplyhealth Membership
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How To Apply
Please complete your application form in full and return it to [email protected] or call 01722 435750 (Option 2) for further information.
If you are shortlisted for the role, you will be invited to attend a formal interview process, where you will have the opportunity to meet members of the leadership team and complete questions developed by our Young Recruiters.
Safeguarding
Five Rivers Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate safeguarding checks, including employment references and an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.
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