Peripatetic Social Workers / Advanced Practitioners

Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner – Peripatetic Team

Barnsley Children’s Services  |  Stronger Together 

Grow your career. Find your place. Make a difference. 

We’re excited to be recruiting Social Workers / Advanced Practitioners to join Barnsley Children’s Services. In Barnsley, children and families are at the heart of everything we do. We are an ambitious service where relationships matter, and where social workers are supported to develop, thrive and build lasting careers. 

This is a newly created team, bringing together practitioners with a variety of backgrounds to work in a responsive manner across all areas of children’s social care. Adding to our already strong and permanent workforce, this role will support short and medium term need in service, for example to cover a period of secondment.

This is a unique opportunity to gain varied experience across services while benefiting from the security and support of a permanent role. 

Why choose this role? 

Variety and opportunity

Work across a range of teams on a planned rotational basis, building broad experience across Children’s Social Care, supporting the child’s journey.

Career development

Strengthen your confidence, skills and knowledge while exploring different areas of practice.

Security and belonging

Benefit from a permanent contract, full local authority benefits and the chance to be a valued member of the Barnsley workforce.

Find your niche

If you find a team or service area that suits your strengths and interests, we will support you to stay and develop your career there.

A role that grows with you 

You will work alongside different teams, partners, children and families. This role is ideal for practitioners who are motivated, curious and committed to broadening their experience while shaping their future career pathway. 

Supported to succeed 

In Barnsley, your development matters. You will benefit from strong reflective supervision, access to learning and development opportunities via our acclaimed Practice Development Hub, and a supportive culture built on teamwork, honesty and pride. 

Make a real difference 

You will build meaningful relationships with children and families, deliver high-quality assessments and plans, and contribute to positive, lasting change. Our shared ambition is to ensure every child is safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential. 

Join Barnsley Children’s Services and build a career that grows with you. 

Explore different paths. Build your experience. Find where you belong. 

You will be

A qualified social worker with experienced in statutory children’s service, registered with Social Work England

Passionate about improving outcomes for children and advocating on their behalf

Flexible and adaptable, enjoying new challenges

An excellent communicator

Learn more about our new Children's Social Worker role:

https://youtu.be/ZROJjfYJOsk

Visit our dedicated webpage to hear from our social workers, our Executive Director, and learn more about the role and Children’s Services: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/childrens-social-worker-jobs-in-barnsley/

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