Children’s Senior Social Worker Edge of Care Team #0009ED1A11

Semester.co.uk; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Social Worker in a new Edge of Care Team in Barnsley. This role focuses on working with children aged 10-18 years at risk of entering care, providing intensive, tailored interventions to strengthen family bonds. The position offers a supportive environment with experienced leadership and ongoing training opportunities. You will be instrumental in improving outcomes for children with complex needs, ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Support from dedicated consultants

Enhanced DBS completed

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering tailored interventions for families.
• Understanding of issues contributing to family breakdown.

Responsibilities

• Work with families to strengthen relationships and reduce care placements.
• Develop and deliver intensive interventions focused on improving outcomes.

Skills

Social Work

Family Interventions

Trauma-Informed Care

Neurodiversity Awareness

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Children’s Senior Social Worker Edge of Care Team #0009ED1A11

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new Edge of Care Team in Barnsley. The team will predominantly work with children aged 10-18 years, who are at risk of becoming Looked After by the Local Authority. The team will undertake intensive, targeted, and creative work with families, including one-to-one and family sessions, to strengthen family relationships and reduce the likelihood of reception into care.

We are looking for experienced social workers who can develop and deliver intensive interventions with families that are tailored to individual needs and are focused on improving outcomes for children. An understanding of the issues contributing to family breakdown and experience of delivering interventions to children who have complex needs, including neurodiversity, and who have experienced trauma and may be mistrustful of professionals and resistant to engagement is essential.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

• Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
• Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
• Desirable location with excellent transport links
• A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk

• Free ongoing training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
• Competitive rates of pay
• In-house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS completed
• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated, and friendly team
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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