Social Worker
| Posting date: | 01 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,152.00 to £46,142.00 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Generous benefits including pension contributions |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Directorate: Adult Care, Housing & Public Health
Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week
Social Workers Learning Disability & Autism Team
These posts operate under a Career Grade/Grading Assessment Scheme, with starting salary and progression through the grades being linked to experience, qualifications and level of work being undertaken.
The Social Worker posts advertised will be recruited at Bands I and J (£39,152-£46,142) dependent on the applicant’s experience (See job profiles attached for full information). Please specify the band you are applying for in your application.
Our advert is placed on a rolling basis as we have vacancies for learning disability social workers and social workers with specific experience and knowledge working with autistic customers and their families.
We are always delighted to receive applications from talented candidates, and we know you don’t want to wait too long to hear back from us - so we are committed to actively reviewing applications as they arrive and will be in touch to arrange interviews with suitable candidates as soon as possible.
About our Learning Disability & Autism Team
The Learning Disability and Autism Team provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in relation to working with individuals who have a Learning Disability and/or who are autistic. We work with the person to achieve their goals/outcomes and promote independence and autonomy using a strength based, person-centred approach. The Learning Disability and Autism Team take a proactive approach to development and undertake consistent Continued Professional Development sessions to improve confidence and knowledge. This goes hand in hand with the RMBC core training offer. There is a mixture of experienced and newly qualified staff within the team who all bring value and add to our positive culture. There is consistent management support that will help give direction and look out for your wellbeing. This team is on a positive trajectory and are keen to grow.
Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week
Social Workers Learning Disability & Autism Team
These posts operate under a Career Grade/Grading Assessment Scheme, with starting salary and progression through the grades being linked to experience, qualifications and level of work being undertaken.
The Social Worker posts advertised will be recruited at Bands I and J (£39,152-£46,142) dependent on the applicant’s experience (See job profiles attached for full information). Please specify the band you are applying for in your application.
Our advert is placed on a rolling basis as we have vacancies for learning disability social workers and social workers with specific experience and knowledge working with autistic customers and their families.
We are always delighted to receive applications from talented candidates, and we know you don’t want to wait too long to hear back from us - so we are committed to actively reviewing applications as they arrive and will be in touch to arrange interviews with suitable candidates as soon as possible.
About our Learning Disability & Autism Team
The Learning Disability and Autism Team provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in relation to working with individuals who have a Learning Disability and/or who are autistic. We work with the person to achieve their goals/outcomes and promote independence and autonomy using a strength based, person-centred approach. The Learning Disability and Autism Team take a proactive approach to development and undertake consistent Continued Professional Development sessions to improve confidence and knowledge. This goes hand in hand with the RMBC core training offer. There is a mixture of experienced and newly qualified staff within the team who all bring value and add to our positive culture. There is consistent management support that will help give direction and look out for your wellbeing. This team is on a positive trajectory and are keen to grow.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.