Social Worker - Assessment

Social Worker – Assessment Team (North Locality) | Doncaster City Council

Position: Social Worker
Team: Assessment – North Locality
Contract: Agency – 3 Months+
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £35 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Adwick Leisure Centre, DN6 7QF
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, hybrid working available
Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com
 

Sheldon Phillips are working with Doncaster City Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker for their North Locality Assessment Team. This is a fast-paced frontline role where you’ll play a key part in safeguarding children and assessing risk at the point of referral. You’ll be joining a well-organised team that values strong communication, timely decision-making, and reflective supervision.
 

What You Can Expect:

• Office base at Adwick Leisure Centre with hybrid working available

• Supportive management and regular reflective supervision

• Structured workflow and clear thresholds

• Opportunities for training and progression

• 3-month+ contract with likelihood of extension
   

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake child and family assessments following referrals

• Work within statutory timescales to assess risk and implement safeguarding plans

• Liaise with schools, health professionals and partner agencies

• Participate in strategy discussions and child protection conferences

• Prepare reports for legal proceedings when required

• Maintain clear, evidence-based case recording in line with best practice
   

Requirements:

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration

• Experience within a frontline children’s team, preferably assessment

• Skilled in risk analysis, safety planning, and multi-agency working

• Knowledge of current legislation and statutory guidance

• Confident, reflective practitioner with strong report-writing skills
   

This is a great opportunity to join a responsive and forward-thinking team at a council focused on good outcomes for children and families.
 

Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com