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Placement Support Officer - Children's Services
Location: Barnsley
Working Pattern: 3 days on-site | Part-time/Hybrid
Contract: Agency

Barnsley 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 people

Maintain and update systems used for tracking placement data and compiling statistical reports

Assist in the process of contract completion, compliance checks, and ongoing monitoring for independent fostering and residential placements

What We're Looking For:

Organised and proactive team player

Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders

Experience within placements, children's services, or a similar support role is desirable

Familiarity with compliance processes and placement coordination is a plus

Interested?
If you're available for 3 days on-site per week and want to contribute to improving outcomes for young people, we'd love to hear from you.

For more details or to apply, contact:
Adarsh
📧 a.parihar@ edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 020 8152 8922

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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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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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.