Social worker Fixed term contract

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Church Town; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking experienced social workers for Doncaster Children's Services on fixed-term contracts from 3 to 12 months. You will manage complex caseloads, conduct statutory assessments, and collaborate with multi-agency partners to safeguard children.

Applicants must be Social Work England registered, possess a social work degree, and demonstrate strong assessment, reporting, and decision-making skills. A full UK driving licence and vehicle access are required.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience within Children’s Services.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Confidence managing complex cases and making evidence-based decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, child-focused practice.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex caseloads and delivering effective interventions for children and families.
• Completing statutory assessments, risk assessments, and Section 47 investigations.
• Developing and implementing child-centred plans to achieve positive outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Preparing and presenting high-quality reports for meetings, reviews, and court proceedings where required.
• Applying sound professional judgement to support effective decision-making and risk management.

Skills

Assessment skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Decision-making

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Are you in a Permanent role as a social worker but cant leave due to restrictions, or what the guarantee of work for a fixed period of time? Then a fixed term contract could be what you are looking for!

Doncaster Children's Services is currently seeking experienced and dedicated Social Workers to join a range of teams on fixed-term contracts ranging from 3 to 12 months!

We are looking for qualified Social Workers who are registered with Social Work England and have experience within Children's Services, including child protection, children in need, and/or looked after children.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing complex caseloads and delivering effective interventions for children and families.
• Completing statutory assessments, risk assessments, and Section 47 investigations.
• Developing and implementing child-centred plans to achieve positive outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Preparing and presenting high-quality reports for meetings, reviews, and court proceedings where required.
• Applying sound professional judgement to support effective decision-making and risk management.

To be considered, you will need:

• Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience within Children’s Services.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Confidence managing complex cases and making evidence-based decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, child-focused practice.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

The roles pay from £42000 - £46500 pa depending on experience

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.