At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families, delivering assessments and plans for positive change.
- Company: Barnsley Children's Services, dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Permanent contract, local authority benefits, and access to professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team culture focused on growth and meaningful relationships.
- Why this job: Gain diverse experience while making a real impact on children's futures.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with experience in statutory children's services.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
We're excited to be recruiting Social Workers / Advanced Practitioners to join Barnsley Children's Services. In Barnsley, children and families are at the heart of everything we do. We are an ambitious service where relationships matter, and where social workers are supported to develop, thrive and build lasting careers.
This is a newly created team, bringing together practitioners with a variety of backgrounds to work in a responsive manner across all areas of children's social care. Adding to our already strong and permanent workforce, this role will support short and medium term need in service, for example to cover a period of secondment. This is a unique opportunity to gain varied experience across services while benefiting from the security and support of a permanent role.
Why choose this role?- Variety and opportunity: Work across a range of teams on a planned rotational basis, building broad experience across Children's Social Care, supporting the child’s journey.
- Career development: Strengthen your confidence, skills and knowledge while exploring different areas of practice.
- Security and belonging: Benefit from a permanent contract, full local authority benefits and the chance to be a valued member of the Barnsley workforce.
- Find your niche: If you find a team or service area that suits your strengths and interests, we will support you to stay and develop your career there.
- A role that grows with you: You will work alongside different teams, partners, children and families. This role is ideal for practitioners who are motivated, curious and committed to broadening their experience while shaping their future career pathway.
- Supported to succeed: In Barnsley, your development matters. You will benefit from strong reflective supervision, access to learning and development opportunities via our acclaimed Practice Development Hub, and a supportive culture built on teamwork, honesty and pride.
- Make a real difference: You will build meaningful relationships with children and families, deliver high-quality assessments and plans, and contribute to positive, lasting change. Our shared ambition is to ensure every child is safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential.
Join Barnsley Children's Services and build a career that grows with you. Explore different paths. Build your experience. Find where you belong.
You will be a qualified social worker, with experience in statutory children's service, registered with Social Work England. Passionate about improving outcomes for children and advocating on their behalf. Flexible and adaptable, enjoying new challenges. An excellent communicator.
Peripatetic Social Worker (6 Posts) in Barnsley employer: Children's Social Work Matters
Children's Social Work Matters in Hull is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, the organisation offers comprehensive training and development opportunities tailored to all experience levels, ensuring that every social worker can thrive in their role. Located in a vibrant community, employees benefit from a culture that prioritises meaningful outcomes for children and families, making it a rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Children's Social Work Matters Recruitment Team
