Childrens Social Worker – Fostering – Kinship – Barnsley – £35

Ashberry Recruitment; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a full-time Children's Social Worker to work in the Kinship Team in Barnsley. The role requires prior experience and knowledge in kinship care. Candidates must possess a DIPSW or equivalent, and hold Social Work England registration. The position offers a hybrid working model with 3 days on-site and a competitive rate. The contract runs until January 2026. Enjoy support through your job search and a referral bonus.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant

Friendly compliance team

Enhanced DBS provided

£250 Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Prior experience is essential.
• Understanding of kinship care, SGOs, and connected persons assessments is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Kinship Team as a Children's Social Worker.
• Make good decisions based on available information.
• Write clear and concise assessments and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Knowledge of service needs

IT skills

Report writing

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Enhanced and in date DBS certificate

Job description

Overview

Children’s Social Worker
Team: Kinship
Location: Barnsley
Rate: £35
Details:
Childrens Senior Social Work Post, this will be working in the Kinship Team.

Prior experience is essential.

Understanding of kinship care, SGOs (Special Guardianship Orders), and connected persons assessments is required.

Contract length is until Jan 2026. Hybrid, 3 days onsite. Full Time Only

Office Use: 000A 5DCA / 1

For more information please contact Carly on 01282 525510 or [e-mail]

Requirements

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.