Children's Social Worker - Locality Team

Job Title: Locality Social Worker

Location: Doncaster (Hybrid / Community-based)

Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour (Umbrella / Agency)

Contract Type: Temporary / Locum (Full-Time, 37 hours per week)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Locality Social Worker to join a dynamic team in Doncaster. Operating within a locality-based model, you will provide high-quality statutory social work services to vulnerable individuals, children, and families within the local community. You will manage a varied case load, carrying out assessments, court work where applicable, and implementing safeguarding procedures to deliver positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessments & Planning: Conduct comprehensive statutory assessments (e.g., C&F assessments, Care Act assessments) identifying needs, risks, and strengths. Formulate robust support and protection plans in direct partnership with service users.

• Safeguarding: Manage safeguarding enquiries, execute risk management strategies, and ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals in accordance with local procedures.

• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Partner effectively with health services, schools, police, voluntary agencies, and local resources to coordinate multi-disciplinary support.

• Case Management & Record Keeping: Maintain clear, concise, and up-to-date case records and reports compliant with statutory requirements.

• Direct Work & Advocacy: Engage in direct, child/person-centered work to amplify service users' voices and protect their rights.

• Court Work (If applicable): Prepare high-quality statements or court reports and represent the local authority in court proceedings when required.

Requirements & Experience

• Qualification: Professional Social Work degree (BA, BSc, DipSW, or CQSW).

• Registration: Active registration with Social Work England.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in a statutory locality, child protection, or adult social care setting.

• Compliance: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one).

• Mobility: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits across Doncaster.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of statutory frameworks (Children Act 1989/2004 or Care Act 2014 dependent on team focus).

• Excellent analytical risk-assessment and decision-making capabilities.

• High-level written and verbal communication skills for reports and multi-agency meetings.

• Strong organization skills to manage complex, competing priorities effectively.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team

qualifications

university

education

BA in social work