The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based: Hybrid working with office bases in various locations, including Doncaster town centre, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bentley, Edlington and Thorne.
Salary: Grade 8/9 £31,372 (ASYE) - £41,438 per annum (Pay award pending)
Contract Type: 13 Posts, Permanent – Full Time 37 hours, please note however we will consider applicants for alternative hours.
Closing date: 16 June 2024
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.
We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.
We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.
Calling All Qualified Social Workers
Come join us in Doncaster Adult Social Care if you want to get back to what you trained for-
- Value driven, rights-based practice.
- People before processes.
- Supporting Doncaster citizens to live their best lives.
- Shaping and developing practice and services alongside colleagues and people with lived experience.
- Working with a great team to collectively serve the people of Doncaster.
Above all we want someone who shares our vision and values described in our Practice Framework.
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We have a range of exciting new opportunities for qualified social workers across Doncaster in the Adult Mental Health Social Work Team, Safeguarding Team, Care & Support Area Teams, Hospital Team, and Transitions Team.
We are looking for motivated and ambitious social workers with a passion for enabling people in Doncaster to live in the place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing things that matter to them.
You will play a key role in the development and implementation of the locality-based approach, using creative ways to support people to live the lives they choose, helping them to stay in control whilst improving their confidence, connecting them with their local communities and supporting them to flourish.
As a Social Worker within our teams, you will promote and embed our practice framework which is based on strong, legally literate, and rights-based practice. The roles will involve undertaking holistic, good conversations with adults, carers, and families to help them make informed choices and decisions based on what matters to them.
Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the role summary and job profile.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our Working in Doncaster - City of Doncaster Council page to find out more.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact: -
Jackie Cooke- Principal Social Worker on jackie.cooke@doncaster.gov.uk
Please clearly state the /teams you are interested in on your application form.
These posts involve working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
Confirmation of appointment will be subject to an Occupational Health Assessment.