Advanced Practitioner (Assessment)

Barnsley Business Innovation Centre Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking a passionate Advanced Practitioner to join their Children's Services. This role involves mentoring newly qualified social workers and driving best practices to improve outcomes for vulnerable children. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Supportive induction

Robust training and development plan

Opportunities for career progression

Free on-site parking

Welcome Payment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory children’s social work.
• Ability to drive plans for vulnerable children.
• Experience mentoring students or colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support Newly Qualified Social Workers through their Assessed and Supported Year.
• Drive best practice and support learning within the team.
• Manage a reduced caseload.

Skills

Motivation

Innovation

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Directorate: Childrens Services | Service: Children's Social Care & Safeguarding

Position reference: 50135383

Salary: £48,710 plus a welcome payment paid in instalments

Working Arrangements: Agile Working minimum 3 days in the office based at Wombwell

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Interview Date – 9 th June at Westgate Plaza One, 1 Westgate Barnsley S70 2DR

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

See our range of Employee Rewards: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/

Closing date : 23/05/2025 a t 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 [e-mail]

This post requires a Police Vetting Check

Prospective employees will be required to apply for a Police Vetting Check, Please note that this doesn’t supersede the DBS check. Recruitment Vetting provides the Police service with an assurance as to the integrity and reliability of persons seeking employment within the police community.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

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.

How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well, we’re a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we’ve been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ).

Our excellent Children's Services has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.

We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.

About The Post

This is an exciting time to join Barnsley Children and Family Social Care. Working in partnership to achieve better outcomes for our most vulnerable children, we recognise the key position that Advanced Practitioners hold in our teams. We're looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed professional Advanced Practitioner to join our Assessment Service.

We are looking for someone with passion and drive to improve the outcomes and lived experience of children within Barnsley. You will be able to work at pace to ensure decision making is timely. You will know what good looks like and will be confident in working within a performance management framework which supports good outcomes for children.

In return, you will be welcomed into a friendly and nurturing environment, with visible managers, who will support your professional development and help you succeed.

Due to the post being based in a Police Station, the preferred candidate will require level 2 vetting. The south Yorkshire Force Vetting Unit Privacy Notice is available at: https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/search/?q=vetting , and we are happy to discuss the process involved if you would like any further information about this.

A key role within our teams, Advanced Practitioners have a varied balance of;

• Working alongside our Practice Development Hub to deliver our Social Work Academy offer, supporting and mentoring our cohort of Newly Qualified Social Workers through their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment
• Working alongside the team manager to drive best practice, supporting learning and development within the team.
• A manageable reduced caseload
  
  

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
  
  

Our vision and genuine commitment to supporting our teams and social workers to deliver the very best outcomes for our children and young people, makes it the perfect time for forward thinking, motivated and dedicated practitioners to join us in Barnsley. In Barnsley we believe in working collaboratively with our families and are excited about becoming a signs of safety local authority. When you join us, you can come on this exciting journey with us and have access to a full suite of development and training opportunities.

Barnsley 2030

Who are we looking for?

• You will be a qualified social worker and registered with Social Work England
• You will be self motivated and innovative in your intervention with families
• You will have experience of working in statutory children’s social work, of driving plans for our most vulnerable children within the child protection and court arena
• You will be committed to supporting and developing teams and workers, with experience of mentoring students, NQSW’s or colleagues
  
  

In Return We Offer

• Supportive induction
• A robust training and development plan, with a focus on your development
• A dedicated practice development team
• Opportunities for career progression
• Small, friendly, welcoming teams
• Free on-site parking
• Welcome Payment
• Supportive management, with regular reflective supervision
• Flexible working with IT systems to support this
• JUST4YOU employee benefits and wellbeing package https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/just4you/
• Additional financial incentives for Practice Educators
• Payment of SWE registration fees
  
  

For an informal discussion please do not hesitate to contact:

Laura Lycett [e-mail]

Anna Alderson [e-mail]

Alice Thompson [e-mail]

Visit our dedicated webpage to hear from our social workers, our Executive Director, and learn more about the role and Children’s Services: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/childrens-social-worker-jobs-in-barnsley/

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form

Job Profile: Advanced Social Work Practitioner Generic Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

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.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

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

CV's are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

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