Job Title: Advanced Practitioner - Locality Team
Employer: Barnsley Council
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Rate of Pay: £37 per hour
Are you an experienced and highly skilled Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Barnsley Council is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join one of our Locality Teams!
Barnsley Council is committed to delivering outstanding social care services to our communities. Our Locality Teams play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive support to individuals and families, working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for our residents.
The Role:
As an Advanced Practitioner in a Locality Team, you will hold a complex and varied caseload, providing expert social work assessment, intervention, and support to individuals and families with diverse needs. You will also play a key role in mentoring and supporting less experienced social workers within the team. This will involve:
- Undertaking highly complex assessments, including multi-agency risk assessments and safeguarding enquiries for adults and/or children (depending on the specific team's focus).
- Developing, implementing, and reviewing person-centred care plans that promote independence, choice, and well-being.
- Providing expert advice and consultation to colleagues on complex cases and professional dilemmas.
- Mentoring and providing practice guidance to Social Workers, newly qualified social workers (NQSWs), and students.
- Leading on specific projects or areas of development within the team or service.
- Representing the service in multi-agency meetings and forums.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of services through participation in audits, reviews, and policy development.
- Maintaining accurate, analytical, and timely case records.
About You:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Social Worker with:
- A recognised Social Work qualification.
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience in a relevant social work setting (e.g., adults' services, children's services, MASH, safeguarding, community teams), demonstrating a strong understanding of relevant legislation and best practice.
- Demonstrable experience of managing complex caseloads and making high-level professional judgements.
- Experience in mentoring, supervising, or providing practice guidance to others.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with service users, families, and professionals.
- A strong commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use (or ability to travel efficiently across the borough).
What We Offer:
- A competitive rate of £37 per hour.
- The opportunity to shape and influence social work practice within Barnsley.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment within a dedicated Locality Team.
- Regular reflective supervision and opportunities for advanced professional development.
- Access to a range of employee benefits.
Why Barnsley?
Barnsley is a progressive and ambitious council, deeply committed to improving the lives of its residents. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Join us and contribute your expertise to a council that truly values its advanced practitioners and the impact they have on our communities.
Apply Now:
If you are an exceptional Social Worker ready for an Advanced Practitioner role, we encourage you to apply!
To apply, please send your CV . For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Fahmida Ahmed on 07441 927663.
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