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 Social Workers in the valuable work that they do. Additionally, we have increased the management support to Social Workers at both Team Manager and Advanced Practitioner level.

The current vacancy is in Barnsley’s Disabled Children’s Team.  There are two teams within the service, each with their own Team Manager, five social workers, an Advanced Practitioner and two Family Support Workers.  The Disabled Children’s Team work with children with the most complex needs.  Our work spans Child in Need, Child Protection, Public and Private Proceedings alongside assessing for packages of short breaks and support. 

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, with high aspirations for our children and young people. 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:

• A highly competitive social work salary  £47,754 for experienced practitioners
• welcome payment – paid in instalments
• High quality regular supervision and support and a nurturing management team that encourages learning and development
• 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
• A range of Employee Rewards: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/

For an informal discussion please do not hesitate to contact: Helen Harvey on helenharvey@barnsley.gov.uk or Natalie Haywood on NatalieHaywood@barnsley.gov.uk