Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker

Location: Doncaster & surrounding areas

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Temporary placements available

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and client assignment

Start Date: Immediate starts available

About Us

At Newbirth Care, we connect skilled, compassionate professionals with care providers who share our belief that quality care begins with genuine human connection.

We work with local authorities, NHS partners, residential homes, and community organisations across South Yorkshire and beyond -- providing dependable staffing solutions that keep services running smoothly and people properly supported.

We're now expanding our pool of qualified Social Workers to work across a variety of placements -- supporting adults, older people, and those living with complex or additional needs.

Role Summary

As a Social Worker with Newbirth Care, you'll bring your professional expertise to client organisations that depend on skilled practitioners. Your assignments may involve statutory work, assessments, care planning, safeguarding, or community-based interventions.

You'll provide professional oversight, advocacy, and practical support to individuals and families, ensuring services remain person-centred, safe, and effective -- wherever you're placed.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake comprehensive strengths-based assessments, ensuring person-centred approaches at all times.

Develop and review care and support plans in collaboration with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns and contribute to investigations in line with local authority and legislative frameworks.

Support care planning and discharge coordination in hospital or community settings.

Work collaboratively with health, social care, and voluntary agencies to promote integrated support.

Contribute to service improvement and best practice within placements by offering professional advice and mentoring where appropriate.

Maintain accurate, timely case notes and ensure compliance with CQC, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Data Protection requirements.

Participate flexibly across different placements and respond to the changing needs of client organisations.

Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of practice.

Engage in reflective supervision and continuing professional development.

Essential Requirements

Degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification)

Registration with Social Work England

Demonstrated experience working with adults in community, hospital, or local authority settings

Sound understanding of safeguarding, Care Act, MCA, and DoLS frameworks

Excellent communication and record-keeping skills

Confident working independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

IT literate and able to use electronic care systems confidently

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Right to work in the UK

Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Desirable

Experience within private, agency, or interim assignments

Practice Educator qualification or mentoring experience

Familiarity with Doncaster, Sheffield, or Nottinghamshire localities

Ability to adapt quickly to different working environments

What We Offer at Newbirth Care

Competitive hourly rates and mileage allowance

Flexible placements to suit your lifestyle and expertise

Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment

Free training updates and professional development opportunities

Access to diverse roles across local authorities, NHS, and private providers

Weekly pay and transparent compliance support

A supportive, people-first agency that values your professionalism and wellbeing

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 19.00-39.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 35 per week

Application question(s):

Are you living in the South Yorkshire area currently?
We are not supporting sponsorship or relocating.

Work Location: In person