Social Worker (PFA)

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Barnsley Council in Barnsley is seeking a Specialist PFA Social Worker to join the Preparation For Adulthood Team. You will handle a dual caseload of children with disabilities transitioning to adult services and those transitioning into adulthood.

The role requires a recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England, plus strong communication, flexibility and creative problem-solving to tailor support for individuals and families.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Skilled communicator and flexible, creative practitioner.
• Passion for working with young people, children and adults and tailoring support to individuals.

Responsibilities

• Dual caseload working with children with disabilities transitioning to adult services.
• Support young people transitioning into adulthood under Child in Need plans.

Skills

Social work

Communication

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Job description

50040338

Position reference: 50040338
Directorate: Adult Social Care & Integrated Health | Service: Adult Social Care & Health

Salary: £36,581 - £47,665 (Career Grade)

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.

Closing date: 18/09/2026 at 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

Here in Barnsley, we believe in putting people at the heart of everything we do. We are on an exciting journey to provide excellent services to our residents.

The position: Specialist PFA Social Worker.

We are seeking a dedicated specialist social worker to join our Preparation For Adulthood Team. The ideal candidate will have a duel caseload working with children with disabilities transitioning to adult services who are subject to Child in Need plans and young people transitioning in to adulthood.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, Childrens Act and Children and Families Act and other relevant legislation. If you have a passion for working with young people, children and adults and are committed to tailoring support to individuals building on their strengths then we want to hear from you. What you’ll need to join us, you’ll need to have a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.We’ll expect you to be a skilled communicator and a flexible, creative practitioner; determined to make the most of this unique opportunity.

A Lot To Look Forward To

• Values-Driven Culture: Honesty, teamwork, excellence, and pride in what we do.
• Personal development: Our commitment to learning helps you to achieve your potential, including ASYE and postgraduate training opportunities.
• Collaborating with an exceptional team.
• Flexible working: enjoy the benefits of flexible working arrangements tailored to suit your needs.
• Generous holiday allowance: Take advantage of ample holiday time to relax and recharge, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Be Valued and Supported: we believe in recognising and supporting our colleagues. We are committed to looking after each other and offer a variety of health and wellbeing services to suit everyone. Our Be Valued offer includes:
• Be Healthy: Access to health services and wellness programmes; information around occupational health, employee assistance programme.
• Be Celebrated: Recognition programmes to celebrate your achievements; awards and events, employee network groups.
• Be Smart: Recognition of your contribution, offering a range of rewards and benefits; gym membership & wellbeing, eating out, days out and travel offers.
• Be You: A supportive environment where you can be yourself and thrive, employee benefits, pay, leave, pensions, flexible working.
• Making a difference through 2030 Ambitions: Be part of a team that is making a positive impact through our ambitious goals for the year 2030. Contribute to meaningful work that shapes a better future for all.

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.