Closing Date: 29/10/2021| Job Ref: C/50007860 | 50033674 | Directorate: Children's Services| Service: Children’s Social Care & Safeguarding | Location: Cudworth, 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 recruitment process.)
Salary: £28,672 - £41,881 dependant on qualifications and experience plus laptop & phone
Working Arrangements:
Monday - Friday with flexibility depending on the needs of the service.
Hours per week: 1 x post is 37 hours per week and 1 x post is 18.5 hours per week.
Contract type: Permanent
Flexible working arrangement: Yes, and we’re happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you.
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Closing date: 29/10/2021 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 Children and Family Social Care Service who have been judged by Ofsted to be a Good authority in October 2018. Ofsted reported that “social work practice in Barnsley is flourishing” and that “leaders and managers have created a culture in which social workers are valued, feel valued and are proud to work for Barnsley”.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed professional Social Worker . We have high aspirations to achieve the very best outcomes for vulnerable children and young people residing in the borough. This means supporting Social Workers to develop excellent assessment and analytical skills apply evidence based interventions 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 currently have 1 full time vacancy and one part time vacancy within the Disabled Children’s Team which manages children in need, child protection, and children in care and court work.
Developing our Social Workers is a key priority for us and you will be well supported, with access to supervision, appraisal, training and development opportunities, aimed at promoting outcomes for children and supporting career development and progression.
For an informal discussion or if you would like more information about the post please contact Rebecca Gale on 01226 438830
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Social Worker Childrens ASYE (Generic) Job Profile.pdf Experienced Social Worker Level 2 Job Profile.pdf Senior Social Worker Job Profile.pdf
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf
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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.
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.
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