Senior Social Worker needed with experience in Children’s Services Duty Team in Rotherham paying up to £35ph !
- Job Title:SeniorSocial Worker
- Salary: £35ph
- Team:Children’s Services Duty Team
- Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
- Contract: Full-Time, Temporary
About The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the busy Children’s Services Duty Team at Rotherham.
This role is available to provide cover for a maternity-related absence within the team and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work within a fast-paced statutory service.
The successful candidate will manage referrals and assessments, safeguard children and young people, and ensure cases are progressed effectively and within required statutory timescales.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of approximately 20–22 children at any one time.
- Undertake high-quality assessments and interventions within statutory timescales.
- Progress cases efficiently, with most cases expected to be transferred or closed within approximately 45 days.
- Respond effectively to safeguarding concerns and ensure children remain at the centre of decision-making.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies and internal teams to safeguard children and support positive outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely case recordings and reports.
- Participate fully in the team's duty rota and respond effectively to incoming referrals and changing workload pressures.
- Exercise sound professional judgement and make appropriate decisions within a fast-paced duty environment.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Have recent experience working within Children’s Services Duty, Assessment or Front Door teams.
- Demonstrate strong safeguarding knowledge and confident professional decision-making.
- Have experience managing a busy and demanding caseload.
- Be confident working in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict statutory and service timescales.
- Have excellent assessment, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Be able to work effectively with children, families, colleagues and multi‑agency partners.
- Have a proven track record of delivering quality outcomes for children and families.
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- Your own dedicated specialist consultant
- Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
- Prompt and reliable payroll
- Free DBS and compliance service
- £500 referral fees
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Senior Social Worker|Children’s Services Duty Team| Rotherham | £35ph employer: Community Care Live
Community Care Live is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture, dedicated consultants, and a commitment to empowering individuals in the community, employees can expect meaningful work and opportunities for development in the heart of Devon. The company also offers competitive pay and additional benefits, making it an attractive choice for those looking to make a difference in the lives of others.
