Overview

Advanced Practitioner - Disabled Children\'s Team at Barnsley Council. Directorate: Children\'s Services | Service: Children & Family Social Care. Salary: £50,269. Working arrangements: Agile — 3 days minimum in the office. Hours per week: 37. Contract type: Permanent. This is a full-time role with a focus on continuity of support to service users. The closing date is 10/10/2025 at 23:59.

The post provides an exciting opportunity to join Barnsley Children and Family Social Care as an Advanced Practitioner within the Assessment Service.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Practice Development Hub to deliver the Social Work Academy and mentor Newly Qualified Social Workers through their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.
• Support the team manager to drive best practice and support learning and development within the team.
• Maintain a manageable caseload while delivering high-quality social work.

Key to our approach is working with residents, partners, businesses and organisations to achieve better outcomes for children and families in Barnsley.

Requirements and Qualifications

• You will be a qualified social worker and registered with Social Work England.
• You will be self-motivated and innovative in your intervention with families.
• You will have experience in statutory children’s social work, including driving plans for vulnerable children within child protection and court contexts.
• You will be committed to supporting and developing teams and workers, with experience mentoring students, NQSWs or colleagues.

Other requirements and notes

• This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check. If you have lived overseas recently, you may need an overseas criminal records check. We will advise if applicable.
• Prospective employees will apply for a Police Vetting Check in addition to the DBS check.
• We cannot provide sponsorship for visas. Please ensure you have valid documents to work in the UK.
• Pensions regulations may affect pension entitlements if you return to local government service; seek advice as needed.

Benefits and Working at Barnsley

• Supportive induction and a robust training and development plan.
• A dedicated practice development team and opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible working where possible, with IT support.
• Small, friendly teams and free on-site parking.
• Just4You employee benefits and wellbeing package and additional incentives for Practice Educators.

How to Apply and Contact

For an informal discussion contact: Laura Johnson at LauraJohnson1@barnsley.gov.uk. Interviews will take place on 17th October. Please review the job profile and required criteria in the application form. CVs are not accepted for this role. For more information, visit the Barnsley Council jobs site.