Be the Champion our Children, Young People and Families need! 

 If you are committed to the highest standards of Social Work practice and to achieving better outcomes for children, young people and families we want to hear from you. We have the same commitment, and we know that a manageable caseload is critical to that ambition. Our goal is that our Social Workers have a maximum caseload of 20.

As well as that we offer:

• A visible and supportive management team

• Regular supervision (Group and Individual)

• The chance to be part of a friendly, supportive and inclusive team

• A competitive salary

• Generous annual leave entitlement including the option to buy even more, as well as flexible working arrangements

• IT equipment and technology to support agile working

• Professional development with a clear Social Work Career Pathway

• Caseload management strategy

• The full range of benefits including cycle to work, parking permit, reimbursement of Social Work England fee’s, mileage expenses and employee discounts

• A culture where we recognise and celebrate our colleagues’ achievements

• Free refreshments

If you want to hear more, please get in touch. Our HR team are ready to tell you more about working for Barnsley and the Children in Care Team is happy to chat to you about what it’s like to be a Social Worker here in Barnsley – call us on 01226 772626

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.

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.