Peripatetic Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner — Flexible Role

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Flexible working

Local authority benefits

Job summary

Barnsley Council’s Children’s Services is recruiting Social Workers/Advanced Practitioners for a newly formed Peripatetic Team. You will work across cases in Barnsley, delivering assessments, welfare plans and safeguarding within statutory guidelines.

The role offers a permanent contract, with attendance Monday to Friday and flexible working options considered to preserve continuity of care. A supportive Practice Development Hub underpins ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in statutory children’s services is desirable.
• Demonstrates commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality assessments and plans for children and families.
• Provide frontline support across the peripatetic team.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate case records and reflect on practice.

Skills

Social Work

Advanced Practice

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Barnsley Council’s Children’s Services is recruiting Social Workers/Advanced Practitioners for a newly formed Peripatetic Team. You will work across cases in Barnsley, delivering assessments, welfare plans and safeguarding within statutory guidelines.

The role offers a permanent contract, with attendance Monday to Friday and flexible working options considered to preserve continuity of care. A supportive Practice Development Hub underpins ongoing professional growth.