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South Yorkshire

Social Work jobs in Doncaster.

Local authorities continue to run high vacancy rates in children's services, adult safeguarding, mental health and hospital discharge teams. Actionus places Social Work England registered social workers into locum, fixed-term and permanent roles across councils and health partners.

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Hiring in Doncaster

What the Doncaster market looks like.

Doncaster's acute trust also runs Bassetlaw in north Nottinghamshire, so assignments can cross county boundaries under one contract. South Yorkshire's compact geography puts Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley within easy commuting range.

Major employers in South Yorkshire

  • —Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
  • —The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
  • —City of Doncaster Council adult social care

Also covering

Rotherham · Barnsley · Sheffield · Scunthorpe · Worksop · Goole

Typical settings

  • Local authority children's services
  • Adult social care teams
  • Hospital discharge teams
  • Mental health and AMHP services

Common specialities

  • Children and families
  • Safeguarding
  • Adults
  • Mental health / AMHP
  • Fostering and adoption
  • Hospital discharge

Questions

Social Work work in Doncaster, answered.

What social work jobs are available in Doncaster?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent social work roles across Doncaster and the wider South Yorkshire area, including local authority children's services, adult social care teams, hospital discharge teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire social workers in Doncaster?
Actionus works with social care employers across Doncaster and the wider South Yorkshire area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring social workers.
What registration do I need to work as a social work professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Doncaster?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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