Impactful Children's Social Worker | Hybrid

Children's Social Work Matters; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible and hybrid working

Competitive benefits package

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Learning and progression opportunities

Job summary

Rotherham Council’s Children and Young People’s Services are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Locality Teams in Rotherham. You will work with children and families across safeguarding, care proceedings, and court-related work, delivering impact through relationship-based practice.

We value strong assessment, planning, and analytical skills, a child-centred approach, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• We require a recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in statutory social work with children and families is essential.
• Strong assessment, planning and analytical abilities are expected.
• Ability to build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies.
• Commitment to child-centred decision making and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Frontline social work with children in need, protection, and court proceedings.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement plans.
• Provide high-quality direct work with children and families.
• Participate in safeguarding processes and support care proceedings where needed.

Skills

Assessment & planning

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Child-centred approach

Resilience

CPD & learning mindset

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Rotherham Council’s Children and Young People’s Services are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Locality Teams in Rotherham. You will work with children and families across safeguarding, care proceedings, and court-related work, delivering impact through relationship-based practice.

We value strong assessment, planning, and analytical skills, a child-centred approach, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.