Now is the time to come and work for Rotherham Council Children and Young People’s Services. Join an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ service and be part of “a confident, proud and inspired workforce”.
We are committed to making sure that every child makes the best start in life and we are striving to become a child-friendly borough. Rotherham is a great place to live and work.
Why work with us?
93% of our social workers view Rotherham as a good local authority in which to practice social work, citing low caseloads, a strong training offer and feeling like they make a real difference in children’s lives.
Our average social work caseload of 17 children is one of the lowest in the region.
Social workers praise the ‘family feel’ in Rotherham, with 92% stating their manager was approachable and they felt listened to.
We offer strong management support and effective reflective supervision. 98% of social workers told us their manager set excellent standards for working with children and their families.
Learn our “Rotherham Family Approach” to practice which is strength-based and restorative. We train you in social pedagogy, restorative practice and Signs of Safety.
Our comprehensive learning and development offer through our Rotherham Learning Academy was recognised by Ofsted.
We maintain a programme of bimonthly Staff Engagement Events with celebrations and keynote speakers, coupled with service events and team workshops.
We have clear progression pathways for social workers, including our Level 2, Level 3 and Advanced Practitioner role. We invest in our social workers, nurturing talent so they are ready for new opportunities when they arise.
Our social work teams are co-located with partner agencies, and our Locality teams are aligned to our well-established Family Help offer which means children with a social worker benefit from a team around them.
OFSTED
Workers feel valued and are proud to work for Rotherham. They described a vibrant learning culture and working conditions that place great value on reflection, professional growth and staff influence. This results in workers feeling valued and inspired to do the very best for children, young people and their families.
OFSTED, 2025
Get in touch
We would love to tell you more about being a social worker in Rotherham.
If you'd like us to call you back or if you have a question for us, please get in touch.
We are happy to have an informal chat with you. Let us know what you’d particularly like to speak to us about when you contact us.
Come and Meet the Team
Or why not meet the team on one of our regular sessions with our senior managers.
If you'd like to join one of our ‘Meet the Team’ sessions, please get in touch to book a place. We look forward to hearing from you!
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If you have any questions regarding opportunities at Rotherham Council Children and Young People’s Service:
