Senior Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team - Barnsley - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personnel agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Duty and Assessment Team in Barnsley. This position offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options while ensuring crucial support for children and families. The role includes conducting assessments, managing complex cases, and working with various agencies to implement safeguarding measures. Candidates should have experience in statutory assessments and risk management. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying competitive rates.

Benefits

Full Time / Part Time Flexibility

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Career Support

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory assessments, especially Section 17 and Section 47.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and safeguard children.
• Collaborative approach with agencies to ensure effective interventions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments within statutory timescales.
• Manage complex and high-risk cases.
• Prepare reports for child protection meetings.
• Collaborate with agencies for safeguarding.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Assessment skills

Risk management

Intervention planning

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Duty and Assessment Team

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Duty and Assessment Team

Location: Barnsley, UK

Salary: £35.00 per hour

Contract: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time

Exciting opportunity to join the Duty and Assessment Team in Barnsley as a Senior Social Worker, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding children and supporting families at the point of referral. This ongoing locum role offers excellent flexibility with both full‑time and part‑time options, allowing you to tailor your working pattern while earning a competitive £35.00 hourly rate.

Perks and Benefits:

• Full Time / Part Time Flexibility: Choose a working pattern that fits around your lifestyle and commitments.
• Work‑Life Balance: Locum flexibility allows you to maintain balance while working in a fast‑paced frontline service.
• Professional Development: Gain exposure to a wide variety of complex cases that strengthen your safeguarding expertise and enhance your CV.
• Career Support: Ongoing guidance and support to help you progress and succeed in your role.

Role Overview: As a Senior Social Worker in the Duty and Assessment Team, you will undertake statutory assessments to determine risk and need for children and families. You will manage complex and high‑risk cases, make timely and informed decisions, and provide professional guidance and support to less experienced social workers to ensure robust safeguarding practice.

What You Will Do:

• Undertake Section 17 (Child in Need) and Section 47 (Child Protection) assessments within statutory timescales.
• Respond promptly to new referrals, including emergency and same‑day safeguarding concerns.
• Complete visits, interviews, and direct work with children and families to assess risk, need, and protective factors.
• Make clear, evidence‑based recommendations regarding thresholds and next steps.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks to children, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Initiate and progress child protection enquiries and contribute to strategy discussions and meetings.
• Prepare high‑quality reports for Initial Child Protection Conferences, legal planning meetings, and court when required.
• Support management with screening and decision‑making on referrals, offering reflective guidance and case direction.
• Work collaboratively with police, health, education, early help, and partner agencies to ensure effective safeguarding responses.
• Attend and contribute to multi‑agency meetings and professional forums.

Barnsley offers a fantastic quality of life, combining beautiful countryside, rich cultural heritage, and a strong sense of community. With excellent transport links and a welcoming atmosphere, it provides the perfect setting for a rewarding and balanced social‑work career.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award‑winning agency for locum roles. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and multiple industry awards, we are committed to securing the best possible rates and roles that truly match your skills and experience.

Apply now and take the next step in your social work career with Sanctuary Personnel – where your expertise protects children, supports families, and truly makes a difference.