Social Worker

Five Rivers; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Car allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & progression opportunities

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Job summary

Five Rivers is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Doncaster Fostering Service. The hybrid role involves supporting Foster Carers, ensuring safe and nurturing care for children and young people, and collaborating with local authorities and internal professionals.

You will work within an Attachment and Trauma-Informed (ATIC®) model, contributing to recruitment activities and assessments, while enjoying professional supervision and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with SW England.
• Experience with children, young people and families is essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities are required.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision to Foster Carers to ensure safe, stable care for children.
• Collaborate with local authorities and internal teams to promote positive outcomes.
• Contribute to recruitment events, complete assessments, and develop the fostering service.
• Participate in ongoing trauma-informed practice within ATIC model.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Independent and team work

Full UK driving licence

Education

Qualified Social Worker with recognised Social Work qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Social Worker to join our Doncaster Fostering Service.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with work completed from home, face-to-face meetings with Foster Carers across the Doncaster region, and attendance at our Doncaster office when required. You will join a supportive and experienced fostering team with a strong commitment to delivering the best outcomes for children and young people.

Five Rivers works from an Attachment and Trauma-Informed (ATIC®) model, integrating our fostering, residential, clinical, and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people. Teams are supported by a psychologist, therapeutic practitioner, foster support workers, and business support coordinators. This, alongside manageable workloads, enables our social workers to provide high-quality support and intervention to foster families.

About the Role

As a Social Worker within our fostering service, you will provide support and supervision to Foster Carers, ensuring that children and young people receive safe, stable, and nurturing care.

You will work closely with foster families, local authorities, and internal professionals to promote positive outcomes for children and young people. The role offers realistic caseloads and the opportunity to work within a continually evolving trauma-informed practice model.

You may also support recruitment activities, attend fostering events, complete assessments, and contribute to the ongoing development of our fostering service.

A successful Social Worker will be a team player, committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for Foster Carers and the children they care for.

Why Five Rivers?

• Professional social work supervision provided by an experienced manager
• Group clinical supervision provided by a qualified Psychologist/Clinician
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays each year
• Access to high-quality training and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary plus car allowance
• Pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for employees with over one year's service
• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification
• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience of working with children, young people, and families
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes