Social Worker

City of Doncaster Council Social Worker Early Help Team Pay Rate: £35 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role City of Doncaster Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Early Help Team. You will work with children, young people, and families at the earliest opportunity to prevent issues from escalating and ensure families receive the right support at the right time. This role focuses on building positive relationships, undertaking assessments, coordinating support services, and helping families achieve sustainable change. Key Responsibilities Complete Early Help Assessments and plans. Work directly with children, young people, and families to identify needs and strengths. Coordinate multi-agency interventions and support packages. Promote positive outcomes through preventative and family-led approaches. Undertake safeguarding activity where concerns arise. Work closely with schools, health professionals, and community services. Maintain accurate and timely case recordings and reports. Practice Model Used by Doncaster Doncaster Children''s Services operates a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model supported by Signs of Safety principles. This approach focuses on: Building strong relationships with children and families Identifying strengths, resilience, and support networks Collaborative and transparent decision-making Early intervention and prevention Reflective supervision and continuous professional development The ..... full job details .....