Advanced Social Worker

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 Adult Social Care and Health 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:

Join us in shaping a brighter future for Barnsley. 

At Barnsley, we believe in putting people at the heart of everything we do. We are on a transformative journey to provide excellent services for our residents, ensuring they lead happy, healthy lives. Nestled in a thriving borough with a rich heritage of coal and glass, our community boasts a new and exciting town centre. Here, friendly 'Eyups' greet you around every corner, making it a wonderful place to work. 

Position: Advanced Practitioner (Adults Learning Disabilities) 

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join the Specialist Care Team in Barnsley. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of Mental Capacity Act legislation as well as sound understanding in Human Rights and the Care Act. You will have strong social work values that lead your practice in helping people to achieve the best outcomes possible. Alongside this you will play a significant role in supporting social workers to develop outstanding assessment and analytical skills; apply strengths-based interactions within direct work to develop confidence and skills to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for the future. 

Advanced Practitioners will have an advanced knowledge of legislation, are able to demonstrate a breadth of support techniques to improve and develop social workers and other professional’s practice. You will have a deep understanding of upholding rights and leading on strengths-based practice when dealing with difficult situations that can involve various legal frameworks such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and the Human Rights Act.  

We are interested in applicants who ideally have experience of, and a passion to work with adults and are committed to providing a person centred and strengths-based approach to their work. 

Within the Specialist Care Team, we work with individuals living within a variety of settings to maximise their independence and life opportunities. This role will require management of a complex case load Whilst also providing crucial supervision and management support. The successful applicant will work closely with the advanced practitioner and team manager within the team in order to develop practice and lead the team through service priorities and changes.  

Why choose Barnsley? 

- Inspired by creativity, ambition, and people: 

- Embark on a journey of positive change with our award-winning council. 

- Infused with creativity, fuelled by ambition, and centred around people-focused initiatives. 

- Pioneering innovation and efficiency: 

- At Barnsley, we lead the way in innovation, ensuring efficiency in every aspect. 

- Our commitment is to provide value for money, setting new standards in excellence. 
Our Better Lives Programme is leading the way with: 

- A collaborative initiative ensuring long-term excellence in adult social care. 

- Focus on wellbeing, independence, and community resilience. 

- Supporting people to live independently at home for as long as possible. 

- Empowering those in need to have a greater say in the care they receive. 

Your role in our journey 

As an Advanced Practitioner in our Adults’ Learning Disabilities Services you will have an advanced knowledge of safeguarding policy which upholds rights and expertise in case law that affects different areas of practice. You will develop creative and imaginative solutions to help people achieve positive outcomes which enable people to maintain their independence and live a happier healthier life. You will feel comfortable in autonomous decision making and chairing multi-disciplinary meetings With all the changes happening at Barnsley, there’s nowhere more exciting to hone your practice. Here, you’ll help individuals, families, carers and communities to make the right decisions for a safer, more independent future.  

 

What you’ll need  

 

To join us, you’ll need to have a recognized social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You’ll have comprehensive experience of people with Learning disabilities and have achieved additional qualifications such as P.E / Best Interest Assessor to the role. You will have experience in supervising and supporting social workers and students in developing practice. You will be expected to produce high quality assessments, collaborating with various agencies, and interpreting case law and legislation. In Depth Knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, local and national policy issues, equal opportunity and anti-oppressive practice are vital. We’ll expect you to be a skilled communicator and a flexible, creative practitioner; determined to make the most of this unique opportunity. As an advanced practitioner we will expect you to have exceptional leadership skills with experience of working with a team to change and develop their practice. Candidates will be expected to evidence and outline the above expectation within their application form.  

A Lot to Look Forward To:

- Values-Driven Culture: Honesty, teamwork, excellence, and pride in what we do. 

- Personal development: Our commitment to learning helps you to achieve your potential, including ASYE and postgraduate training opportunities. 

- Collaborating with an exceptional team. 
- Flexible working: enjoy the benefits of flexible working arrangements tailored to suit your needs. 

- Generous holiday allowance: Take advantage of ample holiday time to relax and recharge, promoting a healthy work-life balance. 

- Be Valued and Supported: we believe in recognising and supporting our colleagues. We are committed to looking after each other and offer a variety of health and wellbeing services to suit everyone. Our Be Valued offer includes: 

• Be Healthy: Access to health services and wellness programmes; information around occupational health, employee assistance programme. 

• Be Celebrated: Recognition programmes to celebrate your achievements; awards and events, employee network groups. 

• Be Smart: Recognition of your contribution, offering a range of rewards and benefits; gym membership & wellbeing, eating out, days out and travel offers. 

• Be You: A supportive environment where you can be yourself and thrive, employee benefits, pay, leave, pensions, flexible working. 

- Making a difference through 2030 Ambitions: Be part of a team that is making a positive impact through our ambitious goals for the year 2030. Contribute to meaningful work that shapes a better future for all. 

Apply Now! 

Seize this unique opportunity to shape a brighter future for our communities. Be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambitions.  

Apply today and help us make a better Barnsley for everyone!