Senior Social Worker

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Join a Council That Invests in Its Social Workers

At Barnsley, Children’s Services are a clear priority. We are committed to ensuring every child and young person in our borough is safe, supported, and able to achieve their full potential.

We recognise the value, experience and resilience that skilled Social Workers bring. That’s why we’ve made significant investment in our workforce—creating additional permanent posts to strengthen teams, reduce pressure, and support high-quality practice.

Looking for Stability, Support and the Opportunity to Make a Difference?

We are actively seeking experienced, confident Social Workers who are ready to bring their skills into a well-supported, permanent role.

If you’ve built strong practice experience and are now looking for:

• Greater stability and consistency
• The chance to build lasting relationships with children and families
• A supportive environment where your professional judgement is trusted
• The opportunity to develop and progress your career long-term

…then Barnsley could be the right next step for you.

Our Practice Approach

Our work is rooted in a strengths-based, relational model, where children and families are at the centre of everything we do. We support our Social Workers to:

• Spend meaningful time with children and families
• Deliver high-quality assessments and analysis
• Use evidence-informed interventions
• Make timely, confident decisions that lead to sustainable change

We are proud to be an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ authority, and we continue to strive for even better outcomes.

Why Choose Barnsley?

We’ve built an environment where experienced practitioners can thrive:

• Competitive salary up to £49,282 for Senior Social Workers
• Investment in staffing to support manageable workloads
• High-quality supervision and visible, supportive leadership
• Flexible working options
• Strong focus on continuous professional development and career progression
• Relocation package available
• Reliable IT systems and practical support for your day-to-day work
• A genuine commitment to wellbeing, including an employee assistance programme
• Access to our Just4You benefits scheme:
  https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/just4you/

Current Opportunities

We are recruiting across:

• Children and Young People’s Teams
• Children in Care Teams

For an informal discussion, contact:

• Children and Young People Teams: Keren Martin – kerenmartin@barnsley.gov.uk
• Children in Care: Ben Egginton – BenEgginton@barnsley.gov.uk or Emma Walsh – emmawalsh1@barnsley.gov.uk