Position reference:
Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Early Start, Prevention & Sufficiency
Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 pro rata Plus laptop
Working Arrangements: Evenings and Weekends
Hours per week: 10
Contract type: Fixed term until 1/8/2026
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: 03/10/2025 at 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
The successful candidate will be required to be available outside of services normal working hours as part of a standby rota to respond to out of hours service needs. A standardised standby payment will be made in respect of these duties.
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.
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 Early Start, Prevention & Sufficiencyteam 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 Barnsley the place of possibilities.
* 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:
An exciting opportunity had arisen for a permanent position in the Prevention team within Youth Justice and Vulnerable Adolescent Service.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team working with children and families to prevent further offending.
Barnsley Youth Justice Service is a high performing service that is proud of the innovative and reflective approach it takes to:
* Reducing reoffending
* Diverting children from the criminal justice system
* Protecting the public and victims
* Making Barnsley a safe place to live
The Youth Justice Service Prevention Team works with children aged 10-17 who have been referred by the Police.
We are a small team that seeks excellence in practice from each other as we share a collective belief that change can be achieved if professionals work with children and families together for shared outcomes.
The role will support on a new area of work that will deliver evidence-based programmes of activity to reduce risk and ensure that children desist from further offending.
These sessions will take place on an evening and a weekend.
We are seeking applications from candidates who thrive in highly pressured and challenging environments, who have experience and or a passion for of working with children, young people and families in a collaborative, restorative child friendly way.
You will have proven experience of delivering group programmes, good interpersonal skills and have previous experience of working with children and families in Youth Justice or Youth Work settings.
If you have the required competency and dynamism to successfully undertake this role, we would be keen to hear from you.
Should you wish to clarify any information relating to this position, please contact Operational Manager:
Paula Casson on or email
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 14th October.
Please submit your CV and a 500 word supporting statement to be considered for this vacancy.
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Targeted Youth Support Lead Support Worker Job
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure
Help with your application form
Why work for us?
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your CV & covering letter 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.
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"