Hybrid Trauma-Informed Social Worker – Fostering

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Training and career progression

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Car allowance

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Job summary

Five Rivers Childcare is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the Doncaster Fostering Service. The role supports foster carers and children, working across home, in the community, and in the Doncaster office as needed.

The team follows a Trauma-Informed (ATIC) model with psychologist and clinical supervision backing the practice. You will engage with local authorities and internal professionals to secure positive outcomes, with a realistic caseload and opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience of working with children, young people, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision to foster carers to ensure safe, stable, and nurturing care for children and young people.
• Collaborate with foster families, local authorities, and internal professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Support recruitment activities and attend fostering events; contribute to ongoing service development.
• Complete assessments and participate in continuous improvement of the fostering service.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Relationship building

Driving licence

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Five Rivers Childcare is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the Doncaster Fostering Service. The role supports foster carers and children, working across home, in the community, and in the Doncaster office as needed.

The team follows a Trauma-Informed (ATIC) model with psychologist and clinical supervision backing the practice. You will engage with local authorities and internal professionals to secure positive outcomes, with a realistic caseload and opportunities to contribute to