Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Children with Disabilities (Non-Case Holding)

?? 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.