Position reference: 50100913/745302Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Children & Family Social CareSalary: £42,839 - £49,282 career gradedWorking Arrangements: Agile - 3 days minimum in the officeHours per week: 37Contract type: Fixed term for 12 monthsWe are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form.See our range of Employee Rewards:Closing date: 19/09/2025 at 23:59The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.This post requires an Enhanced DBS CheckIf 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 emailWhen 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.At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.We're an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellent Children & Family Social Care team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
We're an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
There's so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make
. * Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.About the Post:To apply for this post you must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England.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're looking to recruit experienced, highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed professional social workers to join our Children and Young People Team, based in Cudworth. 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.We are ambitious for our families and our workforce are key to achieving these ambitions. You will be part of a team delivering a service where children feel safe, are listened to, and receive a timely, creative and individual response. You will be focused on outcomes for children and young people; ensuring that intervention in children's lives are meaningful and proportionate.A confident and experienced qualified social work professional, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will have experience of working with children subject to Child In Need, Child Protection and in care proceedings, working in partnership with families and agencies to drive plans and promote outcomes.We will provide you with a comprehensive induction programme, dedicated supervision and a commitment to your learning and development, with a robust Continuous Professional Development programme through our Practice Development Hub.Our vision in Children's Services is clear - Barnsley a place of possibilities:We are one service with one goal, working together to build a brighter Barnsley for every childPutting Children and Families FirstWorking together in partnership to deliver joined up careDelivered by a strong and valued workforceIf you feel that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to join us and work with us to achieve positive outcomes for our children, young people and families in Barnsley then we'd love to hear from you.If you would like to speak with a Service Manager about the vacancies, please contact:Steph Kerr ,Keren MartinPlease use the documents below to help support you with your application form.Job Profile: /Vacancy Exposure Profile: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"Let's stay connected, follow us on social media:
