Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) (CDC)

Doncaster City Council; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous local government pension

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Benefits booklet information

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council seeks a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) to join Children’s Services in Doncaster. You will work under supervision to manage a diverse caseload of children in need and those at risk, focusing on safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

You will be registered with Social Work England and progress through the NQSW programme within timescales, adopting a restorative, trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, collaborating with families and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Requires social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory social work duties for Children's Services.
• Manage a caseload of children in need and looked after children.
• Work in a restorative, trauma-informed and strengths-based framework.

Education

Social Work qualification / degree and registration with Social Work England

Job description

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Job profile for Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) (CDC)

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Job details

Salary Grade 8 - £34,434 - £38,221 (pay award pending)

Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time

Region Doncaster

Job category/type Childrens Social Work

Date posted 26/08/2026

Job reference REQ23818

Attachments: Benefits booklet.docx Job Role Summary -- updated.docx Professional 4 - job profile-1.docx

Job description

Based at: Various office locations

Salary details: Grade 8 - £34,434 - £38,221 (pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Flexible working arrangements: We welcome flexible working requests and hybrid options where possible.

Closing date: 13 th September 2026

Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

Are you motivated to contribute and learn in a dynamic environment? We have an opportunity for you. In this role, you will play an important part in delivering positive outcomes for our children and families.

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its children and families at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Newly Qualified SocialWorker.

This role is for individuals who have completed their social work qualification and are registered with Social Work England. As a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW), you will work within a restorative, trauma-informed and strengths-based framework, building meaningful relationships with children, young people and families to promote safety, resilience and positive outcomes.

You will contribute to a range of voluntary and statutory social work activities, applying professional values, evidence-informed practice and social work ethics.

With support from your Team Manager and/or Advanced Practitioner, you will manage a caseload of children in need, children at risk of significant harm, and/or children who are looked after, working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to promote safety, stability and wellbeing.

There is an expectation that you will successfully complete the relevant Newly Qualified SocialWorker programme within agreed timescales, demonstrating your ongoing development and readiness for confident, effective social work practice.

Duties include:

Core responsibilities and duties will include:

• To carry out statutory social work duties on behalf of Children's Services in relation to children, young people and their families, in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• To be responsible for a managed caseload, under the supervision and guidance of a Team Manager and Advanced Practitioner.
• To undertake social work assessments, planning and intervention, working collaboratively with children, young people, families and partner agencies to identify strengths, understand needs and promote positive outcomes.
• To work with children and families within a restorative, trauma-informed and strengths-based framework, in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and professional standards.
• To successfully complete the relevant Newly Qualified SocialWorker programme within agreed timescales, participating in training, learning and development opportunities, and maintaining registration with Social Work England.
• To work effectively as part of the team, contributing to a supportive learning environment and assisting colleagues where appropriate.
• To develop and maintain effective partnerships with children, young people, families, carers, communities and partner agencies.
• To participate in the duty system as required.
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

What you will bring to the role:

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

Details on what it is like working for Doncaster:

Being a social worker is never going to be an easy job, and particularlyin the current climate we are facing more challenges than ever. I've been at Doncaster just over four years and joined as a newly qualified, right before covid hit the world. There has been a lot of change during my time working here, but they say the only constant in life is change, and my experience of being here is a great one. It's not been without its difficulties, but I do love my job, and I love working for Doncaster. I like that Doncaster continues to strive for practice improvement.

Without question the best bit of my job is the team I work in; we are like a family and the support from them, and our managers is incredible. Even on the toughest of days, with the shortest deadlines, they rally round, lift spirits and we share laughter and endless cups of tea. I have always had really good, regular, reflective supervision to help me work through the difficult cases, and the endless emails offering training opportunities for a wide variety of specialisms and interests have meant that I am never short of examples to use for writing up my CPD, just the time in which to do it.

I feel valued here, and that's really important to get you through the tough days. I love my job, it's so rewarding, and no two days are the same, I hate the stress and pressure, but I also thrive on it, however I can't imagine doing it anywhere other than Doncaster with the brilliant people I have around me.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 14 th September 2026 and interviews are anticipated to be confirmed.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Kayleigh Rooks, Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

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Doncaster
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