Social Worker Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Social Worker
- Doncaster (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Social Worker to join our Doncaster Fostering Service on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.

The role is home-based, with regular travel required across the Doncaster area to support foster carers, attend meetings, and undertake visits. You will become part of 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. Our teams are supported by psychologists, therapeutic practitioners, foster support workers, and business support coordinators, enabling social workers to focus on delivering high-quality support and interventions.

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As a Social Worker within our fostering service, you will provide high-quality support and supervision to foster carers, ensuring children and young people receive safe, stable, and nurturing care.

You will work collaboratively with foster families, local authorities, and internal professionals to promote positive outcomes for children. The role offers manageable caseloads and the opportunity to work within a progressive trauma-informed practice framework.

A successful candidate will be a strong team player who is passionate about supporting foster families and improving the lives of children and young people.

Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Experience of working with children, young people, and families

Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Right to work in the UK

• 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 and car allowance
• Pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity package for employees with over one year's service

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 individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.

Reference: Fixed Term Maternity Cover for Lydia Bayliss, Senior Social Worker. This post has been created to provide temporary cover during a 12-month maternity leave period and to ensure continuity of support across the existing fostering caseload.