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Barnsley is the place of possibilities. A place where we’re moving forward together to live healthy and happy lives. Barnsley fosters and grows ambition, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be. There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us to make Barnsley the place of possibilities. Join our friendly and welcoming team, where we’ll make a real difference in people’s lives by bringing them together and helping them to be the best they can be.
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We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people. Our employees are really important to us and whatever your role, we want you to be happy and grow in your career. We have a wide variety of employee rewards, including work-life balance, a great pay package, an excellent pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance, flexible working, and much more. Find the full list at Just4YOU.
We’re an equal opportunities employer and have a responsibility to remove any barriers in our recruitment process. However, if you do experience any barriers, please tell us. Let us know your needs and we'll do what we can to support you. For further information please see our Equality and Diversity page.
Internal Vacancies
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79 Job openings
Assistant Manager 16+ | £39,152 - £41,771
Job Type: Full time / Permanent
Closing Date: 22/05/2026
Closing Date: 22/05/2026 | Job Ref: 50145733/814643 | Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Children in Care | Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Posted: 08/05/2026
Curriculum & Quality Coordinator | £47,181 - £50,269
Job Type: Full time / Permanent
Closing Date: 22/05/2026
Closing Date: 22/05/2026 | Job Ref: 50008750 / 810300 | Directorate: Growth and Sustainability | Service: Employment & Skills | Location: Wellington House / Gateway Plaza, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Posted: 08/05/2026
Housing Officer (Casework & Prevention) 2 Posts | £35,412 - £38,220
Job Type: Full time / Permanent
Closing Date: 22/05/2026
Closing Date: 22/05/2026 | Job Ref: 50144163 50124620 / 814264 | Directorate: Public Health and Communities | Service: Healthier Communities | Location: Wellington House, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Posted: 08/05/2026
Lawyer - Childcare | £39,152 - £50,269 (Career Graded)
Job Type: Full time / Permanent
Closing Date: 22/05/2026
Closing Date: 22/05/2026 | Job Ref: 50140437 / 814155 | Directorate: Core Services | Service: Legal Services | Location: Westgate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Posted: 08/05/2026
Lead Clinical Therapist | £51,356 - £54,495
Job Type: Full time / Permanent
Closing Date: 22/05/2026
Closing Date: 22/05/2026 | Job Ref: 50145726/ 814316 | Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Children & Family Social Care | Location: Worsbrough Health Centre, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Posted: 08/05/2026
Short Breaks Family Support Worker | £28,598 - £34,434 (Career Grade)
Job Type: Full time / Temporary
Closing Date: 22/05/2026
Closing Date: 22/05/2026 | Job Ref: 50128967/ 813968 | Directorate: Children’s Services | Service: Children & Family Social Care | Location: Westgate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Posted: 08/05/2026
Support Worker 16+ (6 Posts) | £31,537 - £34,434 pro rata
Job Type: Full time / Permanent
Closing Date: 22/05/2026
Closing Date: 22/05/2026 | Job Ref: 50145734 50145739 50145736 50145735 50145737 50145738 / 814648 | Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Children In Care | Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Posted: 08/05/2026
Democratic Services Team Leader | £47,181 - £50,269
Job Type: Full time / Temporary
Closing Date: 15/05/2026
Closing Date: 15/05/2026 | Job Ref: 50141041 / 811165 | Directorate: Core | Service: Elections & Land Registers | Location: Westgate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Posted: 01/05/2026
Lawyer (Adult Social Care) | £39,152 - £50,269 (Career Grade)
Job Type: Full time / Permanent
Closing Date: 29/05/2026
Closing Date: 29/05/2026 | Job Ref: 50145635-811732 | Directorate: Core Services | Service: Legal Services | Location: Westgate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Posted: 01/05/2026
Safeguarding Officer | £35,412 - £38,220
Job Type: Full time / Permanent
Closing Date: 15/05/2026
Closing Date: 15/05/2026| Job Ref: 50142455-811863 | Directorate: Place Health & Adult Social Care | Service: Commissioning | Location: Westgate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Posted: 01/05/2026

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