Job Description

Position reference: 50017354 & 50053912

Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Children's Social Care & Safeguarding

Salary

: 36,124 - 47,754 plus a welcome payment

Working Arrangements

: Agile - 3 days in the office as a minimum

Hours per week

: 37

Contract type:

Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch

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See our range of Employee Rewards:

www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/

Closing date

: 25/07/2025 at 23:59



The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check

If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email

dbs@barnsley.gov.uk

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

How do we sum up Barnsley Council?

In Barnsley we believe in working collaboratively with our families and are excited about becoming a signs of safety local authority. When you join us, you can come on this exciting journey with us and have access to a full suite of development and training opportunities.


Well, we're a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we've been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ).



Our excellent Children's Services has been a key part of our win; we're so proud of what we've achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.



We're impressed. Are you? It's the perfect time to join our excellent team.

About the Post:

This is an exciting time to join Barnsley Children's Service as we're a council that prioritises Children's Services, and we want every child in the borough to achieve their full potential, to be safe and happy.



Because we highly value the work of our Social Workers, we've approved significant additional investment, creating more posts to support our Social Workers in the valuable work that they do. Additionally, we have increased the management support to Social Workers, expanding our looked after service with the creation of an additional Children In Care team which reflects our commitment to support and develop our workforce; creating smaller teams where social work practice can flourish.



As part of this expansion, we are now looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed professional social worker to join our stable workforce working with looked after children and young people. Could that be you?



We are aspirational for our children and as a Social Worker in our Children In Care service, you will play a crucial role in advocating for the well-being and development of the looked after children and young people you support



Your responsibilities will include:


Developing meaningful relationships with children and young people and ensuring that they are at the centre of everything we do.



Ensuring that plans for children and young people are creative, individualised and reflect the child's voice, their hopes and aspirations and drive progress



Collaborating with family, carers and professionals to achieve best outcomes for children and young people and drive plans to robustly address physical, identity, emotional, and educational needs.



Regularly visit children in their placements to assess their safety, well-being, and progress. Support children to retain meaningful relationships with their families and wider networks



Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all interactions, assessments, and interventions. Prepare high-quality assessments and reports for looked after reviews, court proceedings, and other relevant purposes.




We are deeply committed to achieving the very best outcomes for looked after children and young people in Barnsley. Children and their families are at the centre of all that we do, and our practice is underpinned by a strength based and relational model. This means supporting our social workers to develop relationships and to really know and understand children; to; apply evidence-based interventions and meaningful direct work to make timely decisions and plans for children that will achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for their future.



Our recent Ofsted inspection rated Barnsley a 'Good' authority, with high aspirations for our children and young people. At the Children In Care service in Barnsley, we have a stable workforce and are committed to the support and development of our social workers. You will receive regular supervision, appraisal, training, and development opportunities, all aimed at promoting outcomes for children and supporting your career development and progression.

Why it's great to work in Barnsley:

Welcome payment - paid in instalments Payment of SWE fees High quality regular supervision and support and a nurturing management team that encourages learning and development An assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) programme to support newly qualified practitioners to have additional support through their first year in practice. Flexible working arrangements A commitment to continuous professional development with a strong training and development offer for staff at all levels Good IT support and equipment A commitment to health and wellbeing and access to dedicated assistance programme




For an informal discussion contact Wendy Binns on WendyBinns2@barnsley.gov.uk or Liz O Brien on LizOBrien@barnsley.gov.uk



Visit our dedicated webpage to hear from our social workers, our Executive Director, and learn more about the role and Children's Services:

https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/childrens-social-worker-jobs-in-barnsley/

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

Job Profile:

Newly Qualified Social Worker Job Profile.pdf

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Experienced Social Worker Job Profile.pdf

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Senior Social Worker Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile:

Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your

application form how you meet the required criteria.




We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.




We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.





CV's are not accepted for this role.





At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

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