PFA Social Worker (2 posts)

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Employee rewards

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

Barnsley Council in Barnsley invites applications for a Social Worker within the Preparation for Adulthood Team. The post requires understanding of the Care Act 2014, the Children Act 1989, the Mental Capacity Act, and human rights, with collaboration across Children’s and Adults’ services to deliver assessments and planning.

We offer hybrid working and a 37-hour week, with a competitive salary and enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care settings applying the Care Act 2014 and Children Act 1989.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and human rights in practice.
• Strong social work values supporting strengths-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and support planning across Children’s and Adults’ services.
• Collaborate with Social Care Practitioners to help young people achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.
• Apply strengths-based approaches in direct work to build confidence and independence.

Job description

Position reference: 50133976, 50110428

Directorate: Place Health & Adult Social Care | Service: Adult Social Care & Health

Salary : £35,412 - £46,142 (Career Graded)

Working Arrangements : Hybrid Working

Hours per week : 37

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.

See our range of Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefits

Closing date : 21/08/2026 a t 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check

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 [e-mail]

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.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

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’re 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 Preparation for Adulthood 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 Barnsley the place of possibilities .
• 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Preparation for Adulthood Team in Barnsley . The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of The Care Act 2014, The Children Act 1989, The Mental Capacity Act legislation as well as sound understanding in Human Rights. You will have strong social work values that lead your practice in helping young people to achieve the best outcomes possible. Alongside this you will play a significant role in working alongside a team of Social Care Practitioners to deliver outstanding assessment and support planning skills; that work across both Children’s and Adult’s services and legislation . You will also apply strengths‑based interactions within direct work to develop confidence and skills to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for the future.

PFA Social Workers will have good knowledge of legislation relating to adult social care and Children’s social care, and are able to implement this in their practice . The ideal candidate should be willing to develop and be part of developing this new team alongside the other social workers and under guidance of the Team Manager .

We are interested in applicants who ideally have experience of, and a passion to work with young people with various needs and are committed to providing a person centred and strengths‑based approach to their work.

Within the Preparation for Adulthood Team, we work with individuals between the ages of 14-25 within a variety of settings to maximise their independence and life opportunities. This role will require you to develop and imbed the PFA model within this new team .

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We're 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.

CV's are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances

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