Barnsley - Sr. SW - Edge of Care Team - £35 P/H
Senior Social Worker - Edge of Care Team | Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council | £35 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire (S70 2DR)
Pay Rate: £35 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing
Work Pattern: Hybrid - Minimum 3 days in the office, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
About the Role:
Barnsley Council is seeking experienced and dedicated Senior Social Workers to join their newly developed Edge of Care Team, working with children aged 10-18 who are at risk of entering care. This role offers a valuable opportunity to help families stay together through tailored, trauma-informed interventions.
You will deliver high-impact, family-focused social work that supports children and young people to remain safely at home. This is a vital role for those passionate about early intervention and relationship-based practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide intensive, evidence-based interventions to children and families to prevent care proceedings.
Complete detailed assessments and develop clear, child-centred care plans.
Deliver direct work and maintain regular engagement with families through home visits and community outreach.
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure holistic, wrap-around support.
Build trusting relationships with children, especially those who have experienced trauma or are resistant to engaging with services.
Offer professional support and guidance to colleagues on complex family dynamics.
Maintain timely and accurate case records in line with statutory and local policies.
Essential Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
Significant post-qualification experience in children's services or intensive family support roles.
Strong understanding of trauma, neurodiversity, family breakdown, and risk management.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Commitment to strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.
Enhanced DBS and full UK driving licence.
Why Work with Barnsley Council?
Be part of a forward-thinking service that values innovation and reflective practice.
Access specialist training in trauma-informed and intensive family work.
Enjoy flexible working arrangements and strong peer support.
Contribute to the development of a newly established team with real impact.
Work in a modern, supportive environment located in central Barnsley.
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy:
Free DBS check processing
£300 referral bonus
Twice-weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant
Access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere
Interested?
To apply or learn more, contact Mahek Shah at m.shah @edenbrownsynergy.com or call 0175 655 6972
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