Social Worker - Children & Young Team

Directorate:
Children’s Services | Service:
Children & Family Social Care

Position reference:

Salary: £37,280 - £46,142 (Career Grade)

Working Arrangements: Agile – 3 days in the office as a minimum

This is a full‑time role. We are committed to supporting work‑life balance and will consider flexible working requests, including job share, in line with service needs. Because continuity of support to service users is essential, any flexible working arrangements must ensure consistency in case management.

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Fixed Term – 12 months

Closing date: 27/02/2026 23:59

Applicants must be able to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check.

If you are living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years, you will need to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you find it difficult to obtain a check, please email

When applying, ensure you have the necessary legal documents such as a valid visa relevant to the work you will undertake. Barnsley Council does not hold a Home Office license and cannot sponsor visas for skilled or temporary migrant workers.

Pensions Regulations may reduce pension payments if you return to work within local government service. If you receive a pension when starting with the authority, this may affect your entitlements; please seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

We are an Ofsted‑rated ‘Good’ Children’s Services and a double award‑winning, high‑performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and impressive community outcomes. We were named Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Children’s Services played a key role in this achievement.

We’re excited for the future and invite you to join our excellent team.

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12‑Month Maternity Cover. To apply you must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.

We are looking to recruit experienced, highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed professional social workers to join our Children and Young People Team in Cudworth. You will work collaboratively with families and agencies, promoting outcomes for children and young people. You will focus on timely, creative, and individual responses to support children and families.

A confident and experienced qualified social work professional, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will have experience working with children subject to Child In Need, Child Protection, and in care proceedings, in partnership with families and agencies to drive plans and promote outcomes.

We will provide a comprehensive induction programme, dedicated supervision, and a commitment to your learning and development, supported by a robust Continuous Professional Development programme through our Practice Development Hub.

Our vision in Children’s Services is clear – Barnsley a place of possibilities. We are one service with one goal: working together to build a brighter Barnsley for every child.

• Putting Children and Families First
• Working together in partnership to deliver joined‑up care
• Delivered by a strong and valued workforce

If you feel your skills, knowledge and experience align with our goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Gemma Hartley –
Keren Martin –

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Visit our dedicated webpage to hear from our social workers, our Executive Director and learn more about the role and Children’s Services:

We welcome any questions about flexible working arrangements, including caring responsibilities.

We are committed to a workplace where differences are valued and everyone feels able to be themselves. If you have support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CVs are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council we welcome diversity and value second chances. Our recruitment process is inclusive and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We are committed to fairness and do not discriminate.

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