At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to support young people in achieving independence and positive outcomes.
- Company: Barnsley Council, an award-winning employer dedicated to community impact.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, excellent pension, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace valuing diversity and second chances.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Understanding of social care legislation and a passion for helping young people.
The predicted salary is between 35412 - 46142 £ per year.
Position reference: 50133976, 50110428
Directorate: Place Health & Adult Social Care | Service: Adult Social Care & Health
Salary: £35,412 - £46,142 (Career Graded)
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Working Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
Closing date: 21/08/2026 at 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 that 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.
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 for 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. We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people.
We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Preparation for Adulthood team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About The Post
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Preparation for Adulthood Team in Barnsley. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of The Care Act 2014, The Children Act 1989, The Mental Capacity Act legislation as well as sound understanding in Human Rights.
You will have strong social work values that lead your practice in helping young people to achieve the best outcomes possible. Alongside this, you will play a significant role in working alongside a team of Social Care Practitioners to deliver outstanding assessment and support planning skills that work across both Children’s and Adult’s services and legislation.
You will also apply strengths-based interactions within direct work to develop confidence and skills to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for the future.
PFA Social Workers will have good knowledge of legislation relating to adult social care and Children’s social care, and are able to implement this in their practice.
The ideal candidate should be willing to develop and be part of developing this new team alongside the other social workers and under the guidance of the Team Manager.
We are interested in applicants who ideally have experience of, and a passion to work with young people with various needs and are committed to providing a person-centred and strengths-based approach to their work.
Within the Preparation for Adulthood Team, we work with individuals between the ages of 14-25 within a variety of settings to maximise their independence and life opportunities. This role will require you to develop and imbed the PFA model within this new team.
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. CVs are not accepted for this role.
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
PFA Social Worker (2 posts) in Barnsley employer: Barnsley Council
Barnsley Council is an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful career in social work, particularly within the supportive environment of the Hospital Social Work Team. With a strong emphasis on collaboration with health professionals and a commitment to employee growth through flexible working arrangements, staff are empowered to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex care needs. The council fosters a culture of inclusivity and professional development, making it an attractive place for qualified social workers to thrive.
