Senior Social Worker - Integrated Front Door - Barnsley

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible working arrangements

training and development opportunities

supportive team environment

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Integrated Front Door team in Barnsley. You will assess families, develop intervention plans, and work with partners to safeguard children at the earliest stage.

The role requires caseload management, supervision of junior staff, and effective communication with families and professionals. Flexible working, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent (DipSW/CQSW) and registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in children's social work with safeguarding.
• Strong assessment/analytical skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored intervention plans for children and families.
• Manage a caseload with timely responses to referrals and safeguarding concerns.
• Provide supervision and support to junior social workers and students.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for holistic service delivery.
• Participate in duty systems, including urgent referrals and crisis responses.

Skills

Assessment and analytical skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Partnership working

Caseload management

Education

Degree in Social Work / DipSW / CQSW

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced social worker looking to make a significant impact in the community? Barnsley Council is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our Integrated Front Door team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with various agencies, ensuring that children and families receive the support they need at the earliest stage. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we want to hear from you!

As a Senior Social Worker, your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans for children and families.
• Managing a caseload effectively, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to referrals and safeguarding concerns.
• Providing supervision and support to junior social workers and students, fostering their professional development.
• Collaborating with multi-agency partners to ensure a holistic approach to service delivery.
• Participating in duty systems, including responding to urgent referrals and crisis situations.

The successful candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A relevant social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in children's social work, with a focus on safeguarding.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to working in partnership with families and professionals.

In addition to a competitive salary, Barnsley Council offers a range of benefits to support your professional growth and well-being.

• flexible working arrangements
• access to training and development opportunities
• a supportive team environment

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued.