Children's Social Worker - Barnsley - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is seeking experienced Social Workers to join children’s services in Barnsley. The role offers competitive hourly pay between £35–£37 and opportunities across various teams. Candidates must have a recognised qualification, active registration with Social Work England, and UK-based experience. This position allows for personal development and making a significant difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Access to exclusive vacancies

Support with permanent options

Personalised consultant support

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised qualification.
• Active registration with Social Work England.
• Experience within children’s services in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Join children’s services in Barnsley.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Make a positive difference in children’s lives.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

UK-based experience with children’s services

Active registration with Social Work England

Education

Recognised social work qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent)

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Sanctuary Personnel, an established and top-rated social care recruitment agency, is currently seeking experienced Social Workers to join children’s services in Barnsley. Don’t just take our word for it—check out our reviews on TrustPilot to see what other social workers have to say.

We are offering competitive hourly pay between £35–£37, depending on the team you join. If you’re considering new locum opportunities as the summer comes to an end, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work with Sanctuary Personnel?

• Access to exclusive vacancies – We work directly with local authorities to provide roles you won’t find advertised elsewhere.
• Contract continuity – Thanks to long-standing relationships with our clients, we can often secure extensions or alternative roles to avoid breaks between contracts.
• Support with permanent options – If at any point you’re interested in a permanent role, our permanent recruitment team is here to help.
• Personalised consultant support – You’ll work with a consultant who understands social work, not just recruitment.

Requirements for Social Workers

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised social work qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent).
• Active registration with Social Work England.
• UK-based experience within children’s services.
• Willing to complete compliance checks (with our full support).

Why Barnsley?

Choosing a locum role in Barnsley offers the chance to work in a close-knit, supportive community where your expertise is highly valued.

• Variety of teams available – Opportunities across safeguarding, assessment, fostering, adoption, MASH, and more.
• Collaborative culture – Strong multi-agency working to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
• Professional development – A forward-thinking authority that encourages innovation and growth.

With Sanctuary handling your compliance, contract management, and career planning, you can focus fully on your role—making a positive difference in children’s lives.

Take the next step today
If you’re searching for your next locum role in Barnsley and want the backing of an agency that truly understands social work, get in touch with us.