MASH Social Worker (CDC)

Benefits
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Employee discount
Company pension
 
Full job description
MASH Social Worker (CDC)
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Colonnades House
16/06/2025

MASH Social Worker (CDC)

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary
Grade + £38,653- £42,728 pro rata (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours
30

Basis
Part time

Region
Doncaster

Job category/type
Social Care

Date posted
02/06/2025

Job reference
REQ20240

Job description


Based at: Colonnades House, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade + £38,653- £42,728 pro rata (Pay award pending)


Contract Type: Permanent, Part time, 30 hours per week

Closing date: 16th June 2025

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post

We are looking for experienced, confident and motivated Social Workers to provide a service to Children and Young people and ensure that their needs are met at an appropriate level within a timely manner.

A minimum of 2 years relevant experience post ASYE is required to include knowledge of Child Protection, LAC and up to date relevant legislation. The successful candidate will be expected to have a sound understanding of thresholds in relation to Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children’s Act 1+8+. Experience of statutory care proceedings is desirable.

Due to the nature of the role Social Workers will be required to work effectively with partner agencies in response to immediate Safeguarding concerns. Good communication skills are essential as is the ability to challenge effectively when required.

A good knowledge of systems and IT skills is required, the post is predominantly office based.

The successful candidate will be part of the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team which is a fast-paced environment subject to challenging deadlines and changing priorities. The successful candidate will have experience of managing their own workload and keep their direct line managers fully informed when required in areas of work that require further oversight and management decision making. You will work as part of a team and will work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

This is an ideal opportunity to join a Multi-Agency environment who are committed to providing a quality service to our Children and Young people. Doncaster Council is an innovative developing organisation that offers ongoing training to staff to develop personal practice and enhance performance.

We are committed to the equality of opportunity in the service provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We make reasonable adjustments, in the line with equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.

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, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting and Interviews to be confirmed.

To find out more about Doncaster Children’s Services, please visit: Doncaster Council website and if you wish to speak to someone about the role, please contact Lesley Burns, email
Lesley.Burns@doncaster.gov.uk

If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.

This post may bring you into contact with children/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 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.

City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
MASH Social Worker (CDC)