Position reference:
Directorate: Childrens Services | Service: Commissioning
Salary
: £42,839 - £50,269
Working Arrangements
: Agile - Minimum 3 days per week in office
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.
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.
How do we sum up Barnsley Council?
We are an Ofsted rated 'Good' Childrens Services and a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. We have been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Children's Services has been a key part of our win; we're so proud of what we've achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.
We're impressed. Are you? It's the perfect time to join our excellent team.
Barnsley 2030
There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellent Children's S ervices team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
Our vision in Childrens 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
Our vision and genuine commitment to supporting our teams and social workers to deliver the very best outcomes for our children and young people, makes it the perfect time for forward thinking, motivated and dedicated leaders to join us in Barnsley.
About The Post
Join Our Innovation Journey – Help Shape the Future of Children's Services
We're seeking a creative, dynamic and experienced social worker who is passionate about driving change and improving the way practitioners work. This is a rare opportunity to join our Children's Digital Programme, where you will help shape the tools and systems that enable practitioners to spend less time on case management and more time with children and families t o spend more time where it matters most - with children and families.
As a key part of our Children's Digital Programme, you will be at the heart of reshaping how children's services work. This is your chance to drive creative solutions, influence digital transformation and make a tangible, lasting impact on practice.
You'll collaborate with colleagues across Business Intelligence, IT and frontline practice bringing your social care expertise into innovative projects that improve systems, streamline processes and enhance data quality. Your work will directly support practitioners by making case recording smarter, faster and more intuitive.
This role includes hands on engagement with teams in person, on Microsoft Teams and through floor-walking support to champion excellence in system usage and recording.
To apply, you must hold a Social Work Degree, be registered with Social Work England and preferably have experience using the Mosaic case management system. We're looking for someone with broad knowledge of social work practice who is excited by innovation and transformation.
Key Responsibilities Within This Role Include
* Evaluate and recommend creative approaches to achieve meaningful change, balancing risks and benefits.
* Act as the children's services bridge between IT and BI, translating service needs and statutory requirements into clear system development priorities.
* Contribute to the scoping of reporting functions, ensuring Mosaic provides the right information when it's needed.
* Be part of a data testing group, verifying that datasets are accurate, reliable and fit for purpose.
* Provide input into regular progress reports as part of business as usual activity.
* Work with services to monitor, review and continuously improve Mosaic pathways and the practitioner experience.
* Support wider Digital Programme initiatives, including involvement in exploring AI tools to assist practitioners.
* Develop and implement system amendments to support data quality improvements.
* Provide expert support to practitioners and managers on using the case management system effectively.
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be assured we will support you in striving for excellence in your work. We prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential.
For further information please contact our Strategic Practice Lead
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Experienced Social Worker Level 2 / Senior Social Worker
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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
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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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