Social Worker, Human Services​/ Social Work

Position reference:

Directorate: Place Health & Adult Social Care | Service:
Adult Social Care & Health

Working Arrangements: Agile Working

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.

Language requirement:
English to an appropriate standard.

Enhanced DBS Check required

Legal and Immigration: If applying, you will need to provide valid visa documents; the organisation does not sponsor visas.

We have an opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join our Hospital Social Work Team to work in partnership with health professionals at Barnsley’s in‑patient Intermediate Care Bed Unit. The role requires a strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights 1998, and Care Act 2014, and experience working with people with complex health and social care needs.

As a Social Worker in the Hospital Social Work team, you will:

• Respond to situations using strengths‑based practice, working with individuals, families, carers and communities to promote independence and make informed decisions.
• Conduct Care Act, capacity and best‑interest assessments, and construct value for money care packages.
• Commission and arrange appropriate services in partnership with health colleagues, including collaboration in the hospital Discharge to Assess process.
• Balance individual needs with social care needs and health care pressures within the integrated care board partnership.
• Maintain person‑centred focus and engage those accessing services effectively.

Applicants should have:

• Recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England (or pending registration).
• Experience working with adults in a hospital or health care setting.
• Strong communication skills and flexibility, creativity, and determination.
• Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, local and national policy, equal opportunity, and anti‑oppressive practice.

Offers flexible working, competitive pay, an excellent pension scheme, and opportunities for training and development.

We are an inclusive employer welcoming applicants with diverse backgrounds and past convictions. We commit to fairness and do not discriminate.