Children's Social Worker - Contracts

Children's Social Worker - Fixed-Term Contracts (3-12 Months)

Location:

Doncaster, South Yorkshire Authority:
Doncaster Council (Children's Services) Salary:
Up to £48,227 per annum (pro-rata, depending on experience) Contract Length:
Fixed-Term Contracts (3 to 12 months available) Sector:
Children's Services (Safeguarding, CIN, CP, Looked After Children) Are you a dedicated Children's Social Worker seeking a high-paying, flexible FTC contract within a supportive Children's Services environment? Doncaster Council is recruiting experienced Children's Social Workers to join a range of frontline teams on 3 to 12-month fixed-term contracts . Offering salaries up to £48,227 per annum , this is an excellent opportunity to manage complex caseloads, gain experience across diverse teams, and deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families.

About the Role & Service Areas:
These fixed-term opportunities span key service areas across Children's Services, including Child Protection, Children in Need, Safeguarding, and Looked After Children (CLA). You will work in a supportive environment delivering statutory interventions, completing robust assessments, and collaborating with multi-agency partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Caseload Management:
Manage complex caseloads, delivering effective, child-centred interventions to safeguard children and support families. Statutory Assessments:
Complete high-quality statutory assessments, risk evaluations, and Section 47 enquiries. Child-Centred Planning:
Co-produce, implement, and review tailored care and protection plans to achieve positive long-term outcomes. Court & Multi-Agency Practice:
Prepare and present high-quality reports for court proceedings, statutory reviews, and multi-agency conferences. Professional Judgement:
Apply sound analytical skills to inform evidence-based risk management and decision-making.

What We Are Looking For :
Qualifications & Registration:
Qualified Social Worker with active registration with Social Work England (SWE) .

Experience:

Proven post-qualifying experience within statutory Children's Services (CP, CIN, CLA, or Assessment).

Skills:

Strong analytical, risk assessment, and report-writing skills with the confidence to manage complex cases. Mobility:
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits across Doncaster. Why Apply? Attractive Salary:
Up to £48,227 per annum (pro-rata). Contract Flexibility:
Choose between 3 to 12-month fixed-term contracts to suit your career goals. Diverse Service Exposure:
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