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

TN United Kingdom; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker for the Edge of Care Team in Barnsley. This role involves working closely with families to prevent children from entering care, implementing evidence-based interventions, and developing child-centred care plans. The position offers hybrid working options and includes a dedicated consultant for support.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Easy online registration

Referral schemes

Ongoing compliance management

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Experience in children’s social work.
• Ability to develop child-centred care plans.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with children and families to prevent relationship breakdowns.
• Carry out detailed assessments and create care plans.
• Engage with families through home visits and multi-agency meetings.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Social Work Degree

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 to work in the 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.