Barnsley - Sr. SW - Edge of Care Team - £35 P/H

Added 09/05/2025

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 requiredAbout 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...

Team Manager - Edge of Care - Barnsley £40 per hour

Added 11/04/2025

Barnsley Council is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Manager to lead a brand-new Edge of Care Team, designed to support children aged 10-18 who are at risk of becoming Looked After. About the Role: This newly established team will deliver intensive, targeted, and creative interventions to families, focusing on strengthening relationships and reducing the need for children to enter care. The work will include a mix of one-to-one and family-based sessions, tailored to the unique needs of each family. As Team Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the team's practice, driving high-quality interventions, and ensuring...

Team Manager - Future Directions (Care Leaving Service) - Barnsley

Added 05/06/2025

📢 Team Manager - Future Directions (Care Leaving Service) Location: Barnsley Contract: Temporary Rate: CompetitiveAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to join Barnsley's Future Directions Service - a dedicated Care Leaving Team supporting young people aged 16-25.The Future Directions Service works alongside the Children in Care team and plays a key role in helping care-experienced young people transition into adulthood with the guidance, resources, and support they need.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage a team of Personal AdvisorsOversee support provided to young people aged 16-25Ensure high-quality pathway planning and outcomesWork collaboratively with Children in Care services and other...

CIC / LAC - Sr. Social Worker - Barnsley

Added 15/04/2025

Barnsley Council is establishing a new and dynamic Targeted Child in Need Team. This team will carry a small caseload of children requiring social work intervention at the Child in Need level. Role Overview: * Manage a small, focused caseload of children at the Child in Need level, delivering tailored interventions that address specific family needs. * Work closely with families, providing intensive, meaningful support to achieve positive outcomes within a short timeframe. * Collaborate with the Assessment Service, which will complete the initial assess-ments and refer cases to the Targeted Child in Need Team for intervention. * Ensure that...

Residential Support Worker -Short Breaks Service-Barnsley

Added 20/06/2025

Residential Support Worker - Short Breaks Service Location: Barnsley Contract: 3 months Hours: Up to 37 hours per week Shift Pattern: Early (07:00-14:30), Late (14:00-22:00), and Waking Night Shifts Weekend work requiredBarnsley is currently recruiting up to 3 Residential Support Workers to join their Short Breaks Overnight Service for children and young people with additional needs, including complex health conditions, learning difficulties, and disabilities.This is a home-based role providing care and support tailored to each child's individual needs in a safe, nurturing environment.Key Responsibilities:Delivering high-quality care and support to children with complex needsSupporting routines and activities during early, late, and...

Barnsley - Adult QSW - Hospital Social Work Team £35PH

Added 21/05/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for two Qualified Social Workers to join our Hospital Social Work Team in Barnsley. Were looking for candidates with strong experience in hospital discharges, who are confident in applying the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act 1998. You will work with individuals facing complex health and social needs, including mental capacity issues, homelessness, self-neglect, substance misuse, and more. Key Requirements: Immediate availability and full compliance Solid understanding of integrated health and social care Experience with Discharge to Assess processes Strong values and strengths-based practice Excellent partnership working with health professionals...

Barnsley - QSW - Transitions team (16-25 years old) £33 PH

Added 20/06/2025

Barnsley Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join their Preparation for Adulthood (Transitions) Team, supporting young people and adults aged 16 to 25 years through the critical transition period from children's to adult services. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable young adults. Key Responsibilities: Work with individuals aged 16-25 who are preparing for adulthood, ensuring a smooth and supportive transition. Complete Care Act 2014 assessments and develop person-centred care and support plans. Act as caseworker for safeguarding cases involving...

Interim SEND Tribunal Officer - Barnsley £500 p/d

Added 17/06/2025

Job Title: Interim SEND Tribunal Officer Location: Barnsley Council - Hybrid (Onsite Mondays & Thursdays) Contract Type: Interim / Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time (2 days onsite: Monday & Thursday) About the Role:Barnsley Council is seeking an experienced SEND Tribunal Officer to join their team on an interim basis. This is a key role in supporting the Local Authority in managing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) tribunal cases, with a focus on early resolution and legal compliance.Key Responsibilities:Manage and respond to SEND tribunal cases from initial notification to resolution.Prepare comprehensive written responses, evidence bundles, and liaise with legal representatives,...

Placement Support Officer - Childrens Services - Barnsley

Added 30/05/2025

Placement Support Officer - Children's Services Location: Barnsley Working Pattern: 3 days on-site | Part-time/Hybrid Contract: AgencyBarnsley Council is looking for a committed Placement Support Officer to join their busy placements team. This role is crucial in supporting the identification and coordination of suitable placements for children and young people entering care.Key Responsibilities:Work closely with managers and internal teams to identify placements that meet the assessed needs of children and young peopleMaintain and update systems used for tracking placement data and compiling statistical reportsAssist in the process of contract completion, compliance checks, and ongoing monitoring for independent fostering and residential...

Non-Case Holding SEND Advanced Practitioner - Barnsley

Added 30/05/2025

Non-Case Holding SEND Advanced Practitioner Location: Barnsley Contract: Initial 3 months Working Pattern: Full-time | Non-case holding Type: AgencyBarnsley Children's Services is seeking a skilled and motivated Advanced Practitioner to join their Children with Disabilities Service in a non-case holding capacity. This is a key role focused on service development, partnership working, and supporting key initiatives across the SEND landscape.Key Responsibilities:Work alongside the Designated Social Care Officer to support service improvementsLead on training delivery, co-production with families, and development of SEND servicesContribute to the setup and support of the new Barnsley Short Breaks TeamEngage in multi-agency working with health, SEND,...

IRO (LAC) - Barnsley £40 p/h

Added 30/05/2025

Independent Reviewing Officer / Conference Chair - Children's Services Location: Barnsley Type: Full-time | ContractBarnsley Children's Services is currently seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Conference Chair to join our committed team. This is a key role focused on driving care planning, promoting stability and permanence, and championing the voice of looked after children and young people.Key Responsibilities:Chairing looked after children reviews, ensuring all meetings are held face-to-face in line with best practiceConducting face-to-face visits with each young person between review meetingsEnsuring IRO midway reviews take place to track progress against plansOverseeing and quality assuring the planning and...

Targeted Early Help - Sr. SW - Barnsley £35 p/h

Added 20/05/2025

Now Hiring: Targeted Early Help Social Worker - Barnsley Council Location: BarnsleyContract: Full-time, OngoingBarnsley Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Targeted Early Help Team. This is a great opportunity for a practitioner passionate about early intervention and prevention work with children, young people, and families.🔹 Key Responsibilities:Work with children and families at the targeted early help level to prevent escalation into statutory servicesBuild strong relationships and offer support to improve outcomes around education, safety, and wellbeingCollaborate with partner agencies including schools, health, and youth servicesSupport families with parenting, mental health, housing, and financial challengesMaintain detailed, strengths-based...

Barnsley - Senior SW Adults Reablement £33ph

Added 19/05/2025

Barnsley Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join our Adults Locality Team, with a focus on Reablement. The ideal candidate will work with individuals, families, and carers using a strengths-based approach to promote independence, well-being, and informed decision-making. Key responsibilities include safeguarding work, Mental Capacity assessments, risk assessments, care planning, and commissioning support services using reablement and community resources. What We're Looking For: Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, and Making Safeguarding Personal principles HCPC or Social Work England registration Proven experience in adult social care...

Barnsley - Senior SW - Adult locality

Added 16/05/2025

Join a forward-thinking Local Authority where strengths-based practice, safeguarding, and person-centred outcomes lead everything we do. Your Role: As a Senior Social Worker in our dynamic Adult Locality Team, you will be instrumental in supporting adults to live safe, independent, and fulfilling lives. You will: Apply Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) principles Use the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Care Act 2014 effectively Promote Human Rights in everyday practice Carry out risk assessments and construct value-for-money care packages Collaborate with families, carers, and community resources including reablement and telehealth You'll work with individuals to co-produce care plans, develop creative solutions, and...

Barnsley - Adv Prac Adults Community £37ph Hybrid

Added 16/05/2025

Barnsleys Adults Community Team is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join our fast-paced, collaborative service supporting adults (18+) in the community. About the Role: You will lead and support practitioners working on complex cases, including: Care Act Assessments Mental Capacity Act and DoLS applications Court work and Continuing Health Care Assessments You'll work closely with health professionals, housing, and third-sector partners to deliver person-centred, integrated care. What We're Looking For: We need someone who excels at: Supporting and supervising teams reflectively Making timely, complex decisions Working collaboratively with partners and other managers Leading change and service improvement Navigating legal...