Position reference: 50142455
Directorate: Place Health & Adult Social Care | Service: Commissioning
Salary: £35,412- £38,220
Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday, Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
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Closing date: 15/05/2026 at 23:59
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
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 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
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 Safeguarding & Quality Assurance team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
- We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
- Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
- If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
- We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
- There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us 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:
Make a real difference in the lives of adults at risk in Barnsley.
Are you a driven and experienced safeguarding professional looking for your next challenge? Do you have the leadership skills to coordinate effective multi-agency collaboration to protect vulnerable adults? If so, we want to hear from you.
Barnsley Council is seeking a committed and proactive Safeguarding Officer to support the work of the Barnsley Safeguarding Adults Board, working to the Strategic Safeguarding Partnership Manager. This is a pivotal role working alongside statutory safeguarding partners to ensure that adults at risk across Barnsley are protected through effective, collaborative safeguarding arrangements.
You will contribute to the delivery of the Barnsley Safeguarding Adults Board’s priorities, support governance and professional practice, and ensure that the voice of adults at risk is central to all safeguarding activity.
Key Responsibilities:
· Work closely with the Strategic Safeguarding Partnership Manager and Board Chair to ensure effective governance and oversight.
- Play a lead role in developing and establishing the organisation’s approach to safeguarding adults and in maintaining and reviewing the organisation’s implementation plan for safeguarding adults in line with current legislation and best practice.
- Contributing to policy review, helping with data collection and analysis
- Monitor national and local safeguarding developments and ensure the Board’s work reflects current legislation and best practice.
- Coordinate Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs), monitor progress, and design and deliver learning events and evaluate the impact of learning on practice
· Facilitate multi-agency working and support Board subgroups and task-and-finish groups to deliver the strategic plan.
- Collate and analyse safeguarding data to support performance monitoring and strategic planning.
- Contribute to the production of the Board’s annual report, business plan, newsletters and webpage.
- Undertake research to inform evidence-based decision-making and share best practice.
About You:
- Experience in safeguarding or partnership working within adult social care, health, or related sectors.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, policy, and best practice.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across agencies.
- Commitment to promoting the voice and rights of adults at risk.
What We Offer:
- A highly supportive and collaborative work environment
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
The chance to shape safeguarding practice in Barnsley for years to come
Help us ensure every adult in Barnsley is safe, supported, and respected.
We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.
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Interview date – 28 May 2026
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Safeguarding Officer Profile.docx
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile LOW.doc
Help with your application form
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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.
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