Advanced Social Worker

Barnsley Business Innovation Centre Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Barnsley Council as an Advanced Practitioner in Adults Learning Disabilities. This role involves leading and supporting social workers in a dynamic environment committed to making a difference in the community. With a focus on person-centred care and legal frameworks, you'll contribute to the best outcomes for individuals.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee discounts and rewards

Support for health and wellbeing

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising and supporting social workers and students.
• Understanding of Care Act and Mental Capacity Act legislation.
• Skilled in producing high-quality assessments and collaboration with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex case load while providing supervision and support.
• Develop outstanding assessment and analytical skills among social workers.
• Lead the team through service priorities and changes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Recognized social work qualification

P.E / Best Interest Assessor qualification

Job description

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Position reference: 50110426 / 716377

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

Salary : £45,718 - £48,710

Working Arrangements : Monday to Friday

Hours per week : 37

Contract type: Permanent

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 : 09/06/2025 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]

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.

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 B arnsley . T he ideal candidate will have a n excellent understanding of Mental Capacity Act legislation as well as sound understanding in Human Rights and the Care A ct. You will have strong s ocial work v alues 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 T eam, 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. Th e successful applicant will work closely with the advanced p ractitioner and t eam manager within the team i n 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 a n A dvanced P ractitioner in our Adults’ Learning Disabilities Services you wi ll 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 t o the role . You will have experience in supervising and supporting social workers and students in developing practice. You will be expected to prod uce 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!

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

Job Profile: Advanced Social Worker Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile LOW.pdf

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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.

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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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