Social Work Advanced Practitioner | Non Case Holding | Safeguarding/Disabilities | Barnsley

Social Work Advanced Practitioner | Non Case Holding | Safeguarding/Disabilities

Team: Safeguarding / Disabilities
Location: Barnsley
Rate: £40

Barnsley Children’s Services are seeking an advanced Social Work practitioner with a strong background in children with disabilities and safeguarding.

Experience supervising others is desirable. This will be a non-case holding role, whereby you will support the Designated Social Care Officer with rolling out training, co-productions with parents/carers, children & young people, the development of Social Care/SEND services, and the new Barnsley short breaks team.

This role is initially for a 6-month period.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate
• Excellent communication skills and ability to make good decisions based on available information
• Ability to work independently and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency setups
• Possess knowledge of service needs
• Competent IT skills and ability to navigate electronic file/recording systems
• Ability to write clear, concise, and robust assessments/reports/files
• Flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch as we would love to hear from you!