social_care

Supervising Social Worker - Barnsley

Diverse Recruitment Group

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary

£72,800

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As a Supervising Social Worker in Barnsley, you'll work with children, young people and their families to understand their needs and involve them in decisions. You'll build strong relationships and communicate effectively. This role suits someone who is experienced in social work and can lead and support others.

What you'll need

  • You'll need to be a qualified social worker with experience in a similar role.
  • You should be able to work with children, young people and their families in a sensitive and professional way.
  • You'll need to be able to communicate clearly and confidently, even in difficult situations.
  • You should be able to work as part of a team and support other social workers.
  • You'll need to have good leadership skills to supervise and guide other social workers.

How to boost your chances

  • Make sure you highlight your experience of working with children and families in your application.
  • Practice your communication skills by explaining complex ideas in a simple way to a friend or family member.
  • Check the job description carefully and make sure you meet all the requirements before applying.
  • Consider getting a reference from a manager or colleague who can speak to your leadership skills.
  • Think about how you can use your experience to support and develop other social workers.

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Job description

Supervising Social Worker Location: Barnsley Team: Support and Supervision Rate: £35 Umbrella Hours:37Hours Duration: 3 months minimum A Supervising Social Worker is required for the Support and Supervision Team in Barnsley. Duties Include Work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers and, through building effective relationships Consider their needs and views and promote participation in decision making. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high risk …

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

11 August 2026

Last checked

24 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

DRG
Diverse Recruitment Group

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