Doncaster Council
Social Worker for Children in Care (temp) (CDC)
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Social Worker for Children in Care (temp) (CDC)
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post
About the Role
Doncaster Children’s Services is seeking a dedicated social worker to join the Children in Care team on a short-term basis from July 2026 to April 2027, covering maternity leave.
This role aligns with relationship-based practice and trauma-informed approaches, offering a chance to work with some of the most vulnerable children and young people, fostering meaningful, lasting change.
An exceptional opportunity to work with an organisation that prioritises:
- Child-centric stability
- Manageable workloads
- High professional standards
If you share our commitment to enhanced practice standards and delivering better outcomes for children and families, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities & Key Requirements
You will deliver high-quality social work in alignment with Doncaster’s ethos, with the following responsibilities core to the role:
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Qualification & Registration
- Hold a BA/MA Social Work degree or a qualified social work diploma
- Be registered with Social Work England
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Experience & Expertise
- Proven experience in working with children in care or analogous roles within children’s services
- Strong proficiency in:
- Holistic assessment and bespoke care planning
- Timely review processes
- Child-centred advocacy, ensuring the child’s voice drives decision-making
- Skills to build trusting, transpiring relationships with:
- Children and young people
- Families
- Colleagues and partner agencies
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Ability to support families in achieving positive change and enabling child potential
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Professional Approach
- Operate effectively in fast-paced, complex environments
- Compliance with Families First principles
- Focus on ongoing professional development
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Personality & Resilience
- High motivation and resilience for demanding environments
- Proactive, solution-driven mindset
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay
- Career Growth & Support
- Access to fiddle learning and development, with investment in:
- High-quality training
- Leadership opportunities
- Opportunities for shadowing/supervision access with supportive senior clinicians
- Access to fiddle learning and development, with investment in:
- Work-Life Balance
- Managed caseloads with continuous monitoring
- Small, collaborative teams in welcoming offices
- Supportive Mastery
- Clear visible leadership with regular, reflective supervision
- Emphasis on training for continuous improvement
- Flexibility & Tools
- Flexible/hybrid working options
- Advanced technological resources for remote productivity
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Wellbeing & Year
- Transport advantages: Close access to M18, A1, M1, and M62
- A commitment to outstanding care for children in need
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Rewards System
- Employee benefits, including perks (discounts), salary sacrifice plans
- Ongoing research and recognition
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Pension Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme, offering generous retirement benefits
** ido Benefits**
Further perks include:
- Competitive leave entitlement
- Wellbeing support & staff networks
- Staff discounts and further benefits outline available in the attached benefits booklet
How to Apply
Do you meet our criteria? If yes, begin by reviewing the job summary and profile and demonstrating how your background aligns in your application letter.
Interview & Selection Timeline
- Shortlisting: Week commencing 6th July 2026
- Interviews: Same week
Questions? Reach Out
For further queries, contact:
- Tania Rogerson at tania.rogerson@doncaster.gov.uk or 01302 735052
- Ayaz Tariq at Ayaz.tariq@doncaster.gov.uk or 01302 735052
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