Social Worker - Localities

Social Worker – Localities | Doncaster Council

Position: Social Worker
Team: Localities
Contract: 3 months+
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Location: Vermuyden Centre, DN8 4BQ
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote

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

Sheldon Phillips are working with Doncaster Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join the LocalitiesTeam, based at the Vermuyden Centre. This is a frontline role focused on safeguarding and assessment work with children and families across the East Locality. Doncaster offers a supportive team culture and excellent hybrid working arrangements.
 

What You Can Expect:

• Strong management support and regular supervision

• Stable and well-structured team with consistent caseloads

• Hybrid working (3 office-based days, 2 remote)

• Office base easily accessible with on-site parking
   

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertaking assessments and section 47 enquiries

• Managing complex caseloads across CIN, CP, and PLO pathways

• Working closely with partner agencies and professionals

• Preparing court reports and attending proceedings when required

• Maintaining up-to-date and high-quality case records
   

Requirements:

• Social Work England registration

• Recognised Social Work qualification

• At least 2 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s services

• Strong safeguarding, assessment, and report-writing skills

• Confidence in multi-agency and court work

• Flexible, reliable and committed to high-quality practice
   

If you're looking for a dynamic team and a well-structured local authority that values its workers, apply today!
 

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