Position reference:
Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Children & Family Social Care
Salary : £37,280 - £46,142 (Career Grade)
Working Arrangements : Agile - 3 days in the office as a minimum
This is a full-time role. We are committed to supporting work–life balance, and requests for flexible working, including job share, will be considered in line with the needs of the service. Given the requirement for continuity of support to service users, any flexible working arrangements would need to ensure consistency in case management.
Hours per week : 37
Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 months
We 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 .
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Closing date : 27/02/2026 a t 23:59
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
When 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.
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About The Post
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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 child
Putting Children and Families First
Working together in partnership to deliver joined up care
Delivered by a strong and valued workforce
If 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:
Gemma Hartley
Keren Martin
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Visit our dedicated webpage to hear from our social workers, our Executive Director, and learn more about the role and Children's Services:
No Agency Contact
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Social Worker Childrens ASYE (Generic) Profil e, Experienced Social Worker Profile.
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile LOW
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Why work for us?
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.
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