Social Worker - Children in Care
* Annual Salary: Up to £41,438 (plus potential market forces supplement depending on experience)
* Location: Doncaster
* Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Children in Care service in Doncaster. This is a pivotal role in a centralised team, covering the entire Doncaster area, where you will be instrumental in improving services for children, young people, and families. The role requires a child-centred approach and the ability to build strong professional relationships with children, young people, and families.
Day-to-day of the role:
1. Carry a caseload of children in care, ensuring care plans are robust and cater to the needs of the children.
2. Undertake statutory visits, chair meetings related to children’s care plans, and provide support, advice, and guidance to carers.
3. Engage in assessments and section 47 enquiries, identifying levels and types of risk or need based on documented evidence.
4. Record and analyse information gathered during social care assessments in line with policy and best practice principles.
5. Practice with a clear understanding of relevant legislative principles, up-to-date knowledge of research, case law, and best practice guidance.
6. Engage with children, their carers, and families to understand their circumstances, wishes, and feelings, directin...