East Help & Protection Team

Locum Children's Social Worker - East Help & Protection Team

• Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

• Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)

• Contract: Full-Time (Ongoing locum contract)

• Sector: Children & Families Social Care / Child Protection

Are you an experienced, resilient Children's Social Worker looking for a rewarding statutory locum role in South Yorkshire?

We are currently recruiting a skilled Children's Social Worker to join the East Help & Protection Team based in Doncaster. Offering a competitive pay rate of £35.00 per hour, this role is ideal for practitioners who thrive in statutory child protection settings and are passionate about delivering positive outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Hold and manage a varied statutory caseload of children and families subject to Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) plans.

• Assessments & Planning: Complete timely, high-quality Child and Family Assessments, robust risk management plans, and outcome-focused intervention strategies.

• Safeguarding Enquiries: Lead on Section 47 safeguarding enquiries, court reports, and pre-proceedings (PLO) where required.

• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with schools, health partners, police, and early intervention services to ensure wrap-around support for children.

What We Are Looking For:

• Professional Registration: Active registration with Social Work England (SWE).

• Core Experience: Proven post-qualifying experience within a statutory Child Protection, Assessment, or Family Support & Protection team.

• Legal Knowledge: In-depth working knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and court frameworks.

• Key Skills: Excellent analytical report-writing abilities, strong communication, and resilience under pressure.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour.

• Supportive Environment: Join an established, well-resourced team in Doncaster.

• Consistent Locum Hours: Full-time hours with ongoing contract stability.

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experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

qualifications

university

education

BA in social work