Children's Social Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's Children and Young People's Service is recruiting a permanent children's social worker. The post focuses on supporting families to make positive changes, building relationships with children, families and partners, and writing high‑quality assessments.

Hybrid working and manageable caseloads are offered, with routes to advanced practice or management. Eligibility to register with Social Work England and an enhanced DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant social work qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Support families to make positive changes.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, colleagues and partners.
• Analyse information and write high‑quality assessments.

Skills

Relationship building

Family support

Assessment writing

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Job description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's Children and Young People's Service is recruiting a permanent children's social worker. The work centres on supporting families to make positive changes, building relationships with children, families and partners, and writing high-quality assessments. Hybrid working, manageable caseloads and a strong learning culture set the post apart, with support to move into advanced practice, practice consultancy or management. Fit depends on a relevant social work qualification for Social Work England registration and an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Supporting families to make positive changes
• Building strong relationships with children, families, colleagues and partners
• Analysing information and writing high-quality assessments

Qualifications

• Relevant social work qualification

Registration & licences

• Eligibility to register with Social Work England

Experience

• Experience of working with children and families

Skills & knowledge

• Building strong relationships with children, families, colleagues and partners
• Supporting families to make positive changes
• Analysing information and writing high-quality assessments

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced-level criminal records (DBS) check

Other

• Passion for improving outcomes for children
• Motivation and resilience
• Commitment to continuing professional development

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Manageable caseloads
• Career development support, including routes to advanced practitioner, practice consultant or management
• Development support to reach career goals
• Excellent benefits package