We’re excited to be recruiting Children’s Social Workers here in Barnsley, the place of possibilities! There are lots of great things about working for Barnsley Council, but don’t just take our word for it. Visit our dedicated webpage to hear from our social workers, our Executive Director, and learn more about the role and Children’s Services: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/social-worker-jobs/.
About the Post:
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. We highly value the work of our Social Workers and we’ve had significant investment, creating more posts to support Social Workers in the valuable work that they do.
We're looking to recruit highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed professional social workers at all levels to join our stable workforce. Could that be you?
We are deeply committed to achieving the very best outcomes for vulnerable 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 have the support to produce excellent assessment and analytical skills; apply evidence-based interventions and direct work. To develop the confidence and skills to make timely decisions and plans for children that will achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for their future.
We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ authority and remain highly aspirational to deliver ‘even better’ services and outcomes for children, young people, and their families in the borough.
Why it’s great to work in Barnsley:
A highly competitive social work salary up to £44,539 for experienced practitioners and we also offer a welcome payment for new employees
High quality regular supervision and support and a nurturing management team that encourages learning and development
Flexible working
A commitment to continuous professional development with a strong training and development offer for staff at all levels
An ASYE programme designed to support newly qualified practitioners to have additional support through their first year in practice
Relocation package
Good IT support and equipment
A commitment to health and wellbeing and access to dedicated assistance programme
Just 4 You Benefits https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/just4you/
Vacancies are available in our Assessments and Joint Investigation Teams, our Children and Young People Teams and our Children in Care teams. If you would like to speak with a Team Manager about the vacancies, please contact;
Samaira Khan on 01226772443 or SamairaKhan@barnsley.gov.uk for vacancies in the Children in Care Team
Anna Ward on annaward@barnsley.gov.uk on 01226 772443 for Assessment and Joint Investigation team vacancies.
Or for vacancies in the Children and Young people’s Teams please contact Steph Kerr StephanieKerr@barnsley.gov.uk or Deborah Hardman deborahhardman@barnsley.gov.uk or call 01226 775441