Senior Children’s Fostering Social Worker | Barnsley, Yorkshire | £35 per hour (umbrella) | 3‑Month Temporary Contract, Full-Time.
We are currently recruiting for 2 experienced Senior Children’s Fostering Social Workers to join a dedicated and supportive team within Barnsley’s Children’s Services. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced practitioners looking to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking fostering service, managing complex cases while supporting the development of less experienced colleagues.
The Role
As a Senior Social Worker within the Fostering Team, you will manage a complex caseload involving high levels of risk, uncertainty, and challenge. You will play a key role in safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people while contributing to best practice across the service.
- Undertake complex assessments and risk management for children, young people, and families/carers
- Build strong partnerships with children, families, carers, and multi‑agency professionals
- Plan, implement, and review interventions in line with statutory responsibilities and service procedures
- Manage complex casework independently while demonstrating sound professional judgement
- Support and mentor less experienced social workers through modelling best practice
- Maintain accurate, high‑quality case records and reports
- Promote positive outcomes and independence for children and families
- Engage proactively in supervision, reflective practice, and professional development
Requirements
- A Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
- Social Work England registration
- A minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualification experience within Children’s Social Care
- Strong experience managing complex child‑focused casework within a statutory setting
- Experience working with children, young people, and families
- Excellent assessment, safeguarding, and risk management skills
- Strong communication and partnership‑working abilities
Desirable
- Completion of ASYE/Newly Qualified Social Worker programme
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Post‑graduate study or specialist training
Benefits
- Competitive £35 per hour umbrella rate
- Hybrid/flexible working opportunities where available
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on children and families
- Immediate start available
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