Childrens Social Worker Edge of care team #000A024E1

Semester.co.uk; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker for the Edge of Care Team. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with children and families at risk, providing essential support and interventions to prevent entry into care. With a competitive hourly rate and a supportive team environment, you will engage in meaningful work that transforms lives and strengthens family ties. The position includes ongoing training opportunities and a flexible hybrid working pattern, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive team environment

Regular supervision

Tailored professional development

Specialized training

Flexible working arrangements

Healthy work environment

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England required.
• Post-qualifying experience with children and families in statutory or support settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with families to prevent relationship breakdowns.
• Conduct assessments and develop child-centered care plans.
• Build trusting relationships with trauma-affected children.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Trauma-informed practices

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Knowledge of family dynamics

Engagement with families

Education

Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma)

Job description

Childrens Social Worker Edge of Care Team #000A024E1

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

Senior Social Worker – Edge of Care Team

We are excited to offer a fantastic opening for a Senior Social Worker within Barnsley's Edge of Care Team. This full-time, ongoing opportunity allows you to work intensively with children and young people aged 10-18 who are at immediate risk of entering the care system. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £35 and the chance to make a meaningful impact by transforming young lives and strengthening family ties within the community. We are looking for solution-driven individuals who excel at building positive relationships with children and families facing challenging circumstances.

Perks and benefits include:

1. Competitive hourly rate of £35
2. Supportive, reflective, and forward-thinking team environment
3. Regular supervision and tailored professional development opportunities
4. Specialized training in trauma-informed and intensive family work
5. Flexible working arrangements
6. Healthy and innovative work environment

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with children and families to prevent relationship breakdowns and avoid entry into care
2. Implement evidence-based interventions through individual and family sessions
3. Conduct detailed assessments and develop child-centered care plans
4. Engage with families via home visits, community sessions, and multi-agency meetings
5. Build trusting relationships with trauma-affected children
6. Provide guidance to colleagues on complex family issues and trauma-informed practices
7. Participate in evaluating and improving the Edge of Care service
8. Work effectively with multi-agency partners
9. Maintain accurate case records in compliance with guidelines
10. Uphold Barnsley Children’s Services’ values prioritizing child safety and well-being

Minimum requirements:

1. Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma) and registration with Social Work England
2. Post-qualifying experience with children and families in statutory or support settings
3. Expertise in trauma, neurodiversity, and resistant behaviors
4. Knowledge of family dynamics, child protection, and legal frameworks
5. Effective communication skills and engagement with families
6. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
7. Enhanced DBS clearance and valid UK driving license

Barnsley offers a vibrant community with rich history, culture, and scenic landscapes. The work base is located at Westgate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2DR, with a hybrid working pattern of at least three days in the office plus flexibility for evenings and weekends. Benefits include weekly pay, supportive management, excellent transport links, and ongoing training opportunities. If you're interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button to learn more about this role and other opportunities with Semester.co.uk.