Newly Qualified Social Worker; NQSW); CDC)

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Basis Full time

Job profile for Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) (CDC)

13/09/2026 Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) (CDC) Apply online

Salary Grade 8 - £34,434 - £38,221 (pay award pending)

Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time

Region Doncaster

Job category/type Childrens Social Work

Date posted 26/08/2026

Job reference REQ
23818

Attachments:
Benefits booklet.docx Job Role Summary -- updated.docx Professional 4 - job profile-1.docx

Based at:
Various office locations

Salary details:
Grade 8 - £34,434 - £38,221 (pay award pending)

Contract Type:
Permanent, full time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Flexible working arrangements:
We welcome flexible working requests and hybrid options where possible.

Closing date: 13 th September 2026

Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

Are you motivated to contribute and learn in a dynamic environment? We have an opportunity for you. In this role, you will play an important part in delivering positive outcomes for our children and families.

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its children and families at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Newly Qualified Social Worker.

This role is for individuals who have completed their social work qualification and are registered with Social Work England. As a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW), you will work within a restorative, trauma-informed and strengths-based framework, building meaningful relationships with children, young people and families to promote safety, resilience and positive outcomes.

You will contribute to a range of voluntary and statutory social work activities, applying professional values, evidence-informed practice and social work ethics.

With support from your Team Manager and/or Advanced Practitioner, you will manage a caseload of children in need, children at risk of significant harm, and/or children who are looked after, working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to promote safety, stability and wellbeing.

There is an expectation that you will successfully complete the relevant Newly Qualified Social Worker programme within agreed timescales, demonstrating your ongoing development and readiness for confident, effective social work practice.

Duties include:

Core responsibilities and duties will include:

• To carry out statutory social work duties on behalf of Children's Services in relation to children, young people and their families, in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• To be responsible for a managed caseload, under the supervision and guidance of a Team Manager and Advanced Practitioner.
• To undertake social work assessments, planning and intervention, working collaboratively with children, young people, families and partner agencies to identify strengths, understand needs and promote positive outcomes.
• To work with children and families within a restorative, trauma-informed and strengths-based framework, in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and professional standards.
• To successfully complete the relevant Newly Qualified Social Worker programme within agreed timescales, participating in training, learning and development opportunities, and maintaining registration with Social Work England.
• To work effectively as part of the team, contributing to a supportive learning environment and assisting…