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 approved additional 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 £41,881 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;
Sarah Booth on 01226 772626 or sarahbooth@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 Antonia Williams antoniawilliams@barnsley.gov.uk or Deborah Hardman deborahhardman@barnsley.gov.uk or call 01226 775441
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.
Barnsley Council is passionate about Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working. We're committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and welcome candidates with a broad diversity of talent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here for more information.
CVs will not be accepted.
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
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.