Job Description
?? Barnsley, South Yorkshire (S70) | ?? £37 per hour | ?? Full-time, 7.5 hrs/day (Hybrid)?? Initial 3-month contract | Enhanced DBS (Children & Adults)
Barnsley Children’s Services are seeking an experienced Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join our Children with Disabilities team in a pivotal non-case holding role.
You will work alongside the Designated Social Care Officer to lead on key service developments, co-production with families and young people, and the co-creation of the new Barnsley Short Breaks Team.
? Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate across social care, SEND, health, and education partners
* Support and deliver training
* Lead co-production initiatives with parents/carers and children
* Drive improvement projects in a tight timeframe
* Provide leadership support to colleagues (supervision experience desirable)
?? Ideal Candidate
* Qualified Social Worker (degree-level or equivalent)
* Extensive experience in children's safeguarding services
* Experience supporting children with disabilities in a senior or advanced role
* Working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and education law
* Confident in multi-agency working and project management
* Passionate, proactive, and driven
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated practitioner to shape vital services for children with additional needs in Barnsley.