Full job descriptionChildren’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: Gain valuable experience across multiple teams within a progressive local authority.

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