Position reference: 50136197/757166
Directorate: Children’s Services | Service: Children & Family Social Care
Salary: £50,269
Working arrangements: Agile – minimum 3 days in the office; full‑time; 37 hours per week; permanent contract. Flexible working options are considered in line with service needs.
Closing date: 07/11/2025 23:59
Enhanced DBS check required; overseas criminal record checks must be obtained for applicants who have lived abroad in the last five years.
Key responsibilities
* Collaborate with the Practice Development Hub to deliver the Social Work Academy offer, supporting and mentoring newly qualified social workers.
* Work with the team manager to drive best practice, supporting learning and development within the team.
* Manage a reduced caseload, ensuring continuity of support for service users while maintaining high standards of care.
* Contribute to the development of children and young people’s services, working with partners, businesses and the community to effect positive change.
Qualifications
* Registered social worker with Social Work England; qualified social worker.
* Self‑motivated with innovative practice and strong intervention skills.
* Experience in statutory children’s social work, particularly in child protection and court arenas.
* Committed to team support and development, with mentoring experience for students, NQSWs or colleagues.
Benefits
* Supportive induction and robust training plan.
* A reduced caseload and clear career progression pathway.
* Access to Barnsley Council’s employee rewards: flexible working, employee discounts, wellbeing programme and a generous pension scheme.
* Free on‑site parking, welcome payment, and flexible use of IT systems.
Contact: Stephanie Kerr – Service Manager, stephaniekerr@barnsley.gov.uk
CVs are not accepted for this role.
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