Peripatetic Social Workers / Advanced Practitioners (4 Posts) | £44,253 - £50,908 / £51,928 dependant on qualifications and experience

Barnsley; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking a Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner for the Peripatetic Team in Children’s Services. This permanent, full-time role involves working across teams to provide statutory safeguarding and support for children and families.

Join an award-winning local authority that supports flexible working, development opportunities, and a strong commitment to outcomes for children and residents.

Qualifications

• A qualified social worker with experience in statutory children's services and registered with Social Work England.
• Flexible and adaptable, enjoying new challenges.
• Excellent communicator.
• Advocacy for children and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Deliver high-quality assessments and plans.
• Contribute to positive, lasting change in safeguarding outcomes.

Skills

SW England registration

Flexible and adaptable

Excellent communicator

Advocacy for children

Job description

Position reference:50146788 50146789 50146790 50146793

Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Commissioning

Salary

£44,253 - £50,908 /£51,928dependant on qualifications and experience

Working Arrangements

Monday to Friday

This is a full-time role. We are committed to supporting work-life balance, and requests for flexible working, including job share, will be considered in line with the needs of the service. Given the requirement for continuity of support to service users, any flexible working arrangements would need to ensure consistency in case management.

Hours per week

37

Contract type

Permanent

Closing date

02/10/2026 a t 23:59

Prospective employees will be required to apply for a Police Vetting Check, Please note that this doesn't supersede the DBS check. Recruitment Vetting provides the Police service with an assurance as to the integrity and reliability of persons seeking employment within the police community.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We are an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellent Children's Services team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We're an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There's so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make .
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post

Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner - Peripatetic Team

Barnsley Children's Services | Stronger Together

Grow your career. Find your place. Make a difference.

Why choose this role

Variety and opportunity

Work across a range of teams on a planned rotational basis, building broad experience across Children's Social Care, supporting the child's journey.

Career development

Strengthen your confidence, skills and knowledge while exploring different areas of practice.

Security and belonging

Benefit from a permanent contract, full local authority benefits and the chance to be a valued member of the Barnsley workforce.

Find your niche

If you find a team or service area that suits your strengths and interests, we will support you to stay and develop your career there.

A role that grows with you

You will work alongside different teams, partners, children and families. This role is ideal for practitioners who are motivated, curious and committed to broadening their experience while shaping their future career pathway.

Supported to succeed

In Barnsley, your development matters. You will benefit from strong reflective supervision, access to learning and development opportunities via our acclaimed Practice Development Hub, and a supportive culture built on teamwork, honesty and pride.

Make a real difference

You will build meaningful relationships with children and families, deliver high-quality assessments and plans, and contribute to positive, lasting change. Our shared ambition is to ensure every child is safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

Join Barnsley Children's Services and build a career that grows with you.

Explore different paths. Build your experience. Find where you belong.

You will be

• A qualified social worker with experienced in statutory children's service, registered with Social Work England
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and advocating on their behalf
• Flexible and adaptable, enjoying new challenges
• An excellent communicator

Learn more about our new Children's Social Worker role

We are committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Job Profile

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