Advanced Practitioner Assessment & Duty (2 posts) | £42,503 - £45,495
Full time / Permanent, Children's Social Care & Safeguarding

Closing Date: 09/12/2022 | Job Ref: 50130312,50012911 /488904 | Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Children’s Social Care & Safeguarding | Location: Worsbrough LIFT Building, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (This would be the normal base of work for this role, however, due to the current Government guidance around social distancing and our evolving ways of working, this means that you may be required to work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the r

Salary: £42,503 - £45,495 Plus laptop & phone 

Working Arrangements: Monday - Friday 9 - 5, hybrid working

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent   

Flexible working arrangement: Yes, and we’re happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you. 

This post is suitable for Job Share 

See our range of Employee Rewards: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/just4you/

Closing date:  09/12/2022 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, 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.  If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email dbs@barnsley.gov.uk

  

 

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of 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.

 

 

About the Post:

 

 

This is an exciting time to join Barnsley’s Children and Family Social Care Service who are seeking to recruit an Advanced Practitioner x 2 to join our Assessment & Duty/JIT Teams in the Integrated Front Door.

 

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed professional Social Worker to join our stable workforce. We have high aspirations to achieve the very best outcomes for vulnerable children and young people residing in the borough. As an Advanced Practitioner you will play a significant role in supporting our Social Workers to develop excellent assessment and analytical skills; apply evidence-based interventions and direct work and develop the confidence and skills to make timely decisions and plans for children that will achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for their future.

 

We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ authority, with high aspirations for our children and young people. At Barnsley, we have a stable, permanent workforce and are committed to the support and development of our social workers. You will receive regular supervision, appraisal, training and development opportunities, all aimed at promoting outcomes for children and supporting your career development and progression.

 

The vacancy is situated within the assessment team within the Integrated Front Door which undertakes assessments using a restorative approach to ensure children and their families receive the right intervention at the right time. Working in a multi-disciplinary environment and co-located with South Yorkshire Police, you will work closely with our partners to undertake joint investigations in respect of children at risk of significant harm.

 

For an informal discussion contact Anna Ward on 01226 772443 or email annaward@barnsley.gov.uk

 

 

 

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

 

Job Profile: Advanced Social Work Practitioner Generic Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

 

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

 

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.

 

Barnsley Council is passionate about Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working. We're committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and welcome candidates with a broad diversity of talent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here for more information.

 

CVs will not be accepted.

 

www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs

 

 

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Vacancy Description
Closing Date: 09/12/2022 | Job Ref: 50130312,50012911 /488904 | Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Children’s Social Care & Safeguarding | Location: Worsbrough LIFT Building, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (This would be the normal base of work for this role, however, due to the current Government guidance around social distancing and our evolving ways of working, this means that you may be required to work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the r
 

Salary: £42,503 - £45,495 Plus laptop & phone 

Working Arrangements: Monday - Friday 9 - 5, hybrid working

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent   

Flexible working arrangement: Yes, and we’re happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you. 

This post is suitable for Job Share 

See our range of Employee Rewards: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/just4you/

Closing date:  09/12/2022 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, 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.  If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email dbs@barnsley.gov.uk

  

 

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of 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.

 

 

About the Post:

 

 

This is an exciting time to join Barnsley’s Children and Family Social Care Service who are seeking to recruit an Advanced Practitioner x 2 to join our Assessment & Duty/JIT Teams in the Integrated Front Door.

 

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed professional Social Worker to join our stable workforce. We have high aspirations to achieve the very best outcomes for vulnerable children and young people residing in the borough. As an Advanced Practitioner you will play a significant role in supporting our Social Workers to develop excellent assessment and analytical skills; apply evidence-based interventions and direct work and develop the confidence and skills to make timely decisions and plans for children that will achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for their future.

 

We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ authority, with high aspirations for our children and young people. At Barnsley, we have a stable, permanent workforce and are committed to the support and development of our social workers. You will receive regular supervision, appraisal, training and development opportunities, all aimed at promoting outcomes for children and supporting your career development and progression.

 

The vacancy is situated within the assessment team within the Integrated Front Door which undertakes assessments using a restorative approach to ensure children and their families receive the right intervention at the right time. Working in a multi-disciplinary environment and co-located with South Yorkshire Police, you will work closely with our partners to undertake joint investigations in respect of children at risk of significant harm.

 

For an informal discussion contact Anna Ward on 01226 772443 or email annaward@barnsley.gov.uk

 

 

 

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

 

Job Profile: Advanced Social Work Practitioner Generic Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

 

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

 

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.

 

Barnsley Council is passionate about Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working. We're committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and welcome candidates with a broad diversity of talent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here for more information.

 

CVs will not be accepted.

 

www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs

 

 

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