Social Worker (PFA)
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Barnsley
Salary
£36,581 to £47,665
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
18 September 2026
15 days left
Job description
Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
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.
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- 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.
Apply Now!
Seize this unique opportunity to shape a brighter future for our communities.
Be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambitions.
Apply today and help us make a better Barnsley for everyone!
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LG Jobs
First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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