Children’s Social Worker, Edge of Care Team, South Yorkshire

Pertemps; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children’s Social Worker to join their Edge of Care Team in South Yorkshire. This role focuses on preventing family breakdowns and ensuring children's safety and well-being through evidence-based interventions and strong family engagement. You'll collaborate with multi-agency partners, conduct assessments, and develop child-centred care plans that reflect the unique needs of each child. With a supportive environment and hybrid working options, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in children's lives. If you're passionate about social work and ready to contribute to a vital service, this role is for you.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant

Easy Online Registration

Referral Schemes

Ongoing Compliance Management

Reliable Payroll

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children and families in a social work context.
• Ability to create and implement child-centred care plans.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with families to prevent children from entering care.
• Conduct assessments and develop tailored care plans.

Skills

Child-Centred Care Planning

Trauma-Informed Practices

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Evidence-Based Interventions

Family Engagement

Education

Social Work Degree

Relevant Social Work Qualifications

Job description

Children’s Social Worker, Edge of Care Team, South Yorkshire
Pay rate £35 per hour
Contract role, Edge of Care Team

Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker in South Yorkshire.
This is to work in a Edge of Care Team in BArnsley.
What you will do:
- Work closely with children and families to prevent family relationship breakdowns and aim to keep children from entering care.
- Implement evidence-based interventions through individual and family sessions designed to meet specific needs.
- Carry out detailed assessments and create child-centred care plans reflecting the child's perspective and requirements.
- Engage with families regularly via home visits, community sessions, and multi-agency meetings.
- Develop trusting relationships with children, particularly those who have experienced trauma and may approach professionals with caution.
- Provide expert guidance to colleagues regarding complex family issues and trauma-informed practices.
- Participate in evaluating and enhancing the Edge of Care service by utilising reflective and data-informed approaches.
- Collaborate effectively with multi-agency partners for a comprehensive support system.
- Ensure accurate and timely upkeep of case records in compliance with statutory and local guidelines.
- Uphold Barnsley Children's Services' values, prioritising the safety and well-being of children and young people.


There is plenty of hybrid working available.
Please get in touch for more information.

This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to

• An easy registration process (all done online)

• Referral schemes and incentives

• Ongoing compliance managed for you

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email [e-mail] for more information.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager