Advanced Practitioners

Supportive induction A reduced caseload A robust training and development plan, with a focus on your development A dedicated practice development team Opportunities for career progression Small, friendly, welcoming teams Free on-site parking Welcome Payment Supportive management, with regular reflective supervision Flexible working with IT systems to support this JUST4YOU employee benefits and wellbeing package Additional financial incentives for Practice Educators Payment of SWE registration fees For an informal discussion please do not hesitate to contact: Keren Martin, Service Manager - 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/ Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Job Profile: Vacancy Exposure Profile: Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. CV's are not accepted for this role. 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. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

You will be a qualified social worker and registered with Social Work England You will be self motivated and innovative in your intervention with families You will have experience of working in statutory children's social work, of driving plans for our most vulnerable children within the child protection and court arena You will be committed to supporting and developing teams and workers, with experience of mentoring students, NQSW's or colleagues

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 Children & Family Social Care 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
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• 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: To apply for this post you must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England. This is an exciting time to join Barnsley Children and Family Social Care. Working in partnership to achieve better outcomes for our most vulnerable children, we recognise the key position that Advanced Practitioners hold in our teams and are seeking to further develop this role by expanding the number of Advanced Practitioners across our Children and Young People's Service. A key role within our teams, Advanced Practitioners have a varied balance of; Working alongside our Practice Development Hub to deliver our Social Work Academy offer, supporting and mentoring our cohort of Newly Qualified Social Workers through their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment Working alongside the team manager to drive best practice, supporting learning and development within the team. A manageable reduced caseload Our vision in Children's Services is clear Barnsley a place of possibilities: We are one service with one goal, working together to build a brighter Barnsley for every child
• Putting Children and Families First
• Working together in partnership to deliver joined up care
• Delivered by a strong and valued workforce
Our vision and genuine commitment to supporting our teams and social workers to deliver the very best outcomes for our children and young people, makes it the perfect time for forward thinking, motivated and dedicated practitioners to join us in Barnsley. In Barnsley we believe in working collaboratively with our families and are excited about becoming a signs of safety local authority. When you join us, you can come on this exciting journey with us and have access to a full suite of development and training opportunities.