77 Social care / Social services / Housing jobs in Sutton, Doncaster

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,

• 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:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent part time post of Advanced Social Work Practitioner in the Adult Mental Health Social Work Team. The team consists of qualified social workers some of which also hold Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and Best Interest Assessor (BIA) status. Staff carry out assessments, formulate care plan's, reviews including s117 aftercare reviews, social supervisor responsibilities, social circumstance reports for people who are detained under s.2 of the Mental Health Act 1983 who have lodged an appeal, in addition to attending Tribunals. They will work within the legal frameworks that underpin Adult Social Care Practice, for example, The Care Act, Safeguarding Adults, Making Safeguarding Personal, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act
and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.The role requires a confident individual who can continue to build on the positive close working relationships with adults experiencing poor mental health (complex and noncomplex), their families and carers, Barnsley Integrated Commissioning Board, Health and Housing colleagues, and other associated professionals.The role also includes sharing management responsibilities with the Manager and the other Advanced Social Work Practitioner's by undertaking supervision, authorising care plans, allocating work, acting as a safeguarding manager, providing advice, support and direction to team members.AMHP qualification is desirable but not essential.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"Let's stay connected, follow us on social media

Position reference: 50109018Directorate: Place Health & Adult Social Care | Service: Adult Social Care & HealthSalary: £47,181 -£50,269 pro rata Plus laptopWorking Arrangements: 2 full days and half day inc. agile workingHours per week: 18.5Contract type: PermanentWe are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.See our range of Employee Rewards:Closing date: 29/08/2025 at 23:59The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.This post requires an Enhanced DBS CheckIf 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 emailWhen applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as

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 Adult Social Care & Health 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