Permanent, full-time social work post (37 hours) in the First Response service. Includes Section 47 investigations, care proceedings and PLO work. Enhanced DBS check required.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker, First Response. It’s a permanent, full-time post based in Rotherham paying £40,444 to £47,665 a year. Applications close on Sunday 15 November 2026.
About the role
Children's social worker in the First Response service, which includes the MASH, four duty teams, Out of Hours, EVOLVE and ENGAGE. Work covers assessments, Section 47 investigations and court processes, reporting to the service's managers.
About Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is the metropolitan borough council for Rotherham in South Yorkshire, covering the town of Rotherham and communities including Wath-upon-Dearne, Rawmarsh, Maltby, Dinnington, Swinton and Wickersley. From Riverside House in the town centre, it runs all local council services, including schools, social care, highways and planning.
What they’re looking for
- Experience working with children in social work
- Excellent assessment and analysis skills
- Some experience of court work
- Safeguarding investigation experience in multi-agency setting
- Able to organise workload independently
- Enhanced DBS check required
How to apply
You apply directly with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 15 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council’s website.
