Social Worker - Children & Young People’s Team Salary: Up to £44,464 dependent on experience plus a £3000 welcome paymentLocation: Barnsley, South YorkshireJob Type: Permanent, Full-time (37 hrs per week), Agile working arrangements We are seeking dedicated and passionate Social Workers to join our Children & Young People’s Team. This is an exciting time to become part of a double award-winning, high-performing council that is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for our communities. If you are a motivated, enthusiastic, and committed professional with a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience, we would love to hear from you. Day-to-day of the role: Case holding responsibilities for Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), Public Law Outline (PLO), and care proceedings. Focus on achieving the best outcomes through evidence-based, outcome-driven practice. Work in partnership with families and other agencies to drive plans and promote positive outcomes for children and young people. Manage a caseload of approximately 21-22 cases, with a commitment to reducing this to 15-20 as per role designation. Participate in a comprehensive one-week induction with the Practice Development Hub. Engage in continuous professional development through a robust training programme. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience within CP/CIN. Relevant experience in a similar role, with a creative and team-player approach. Confidence in working with children subject to CIN, CP, and in care proceedings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with families and agencies. Knowledge of Access Dimensions & Salesforce is desirable. Benefits: Competitive salary with a welcome payment for new employees. Small, supportive teams with permanent team managers. High-quality regular supervision and a nurturing management team. Flexible working arrangements. Strong commitment to continuous professional development. Relocation package available. Good IT support and equipment. Health and wellbeing support with access to a dedicated assistance programme. Employee rewards and benefits scheme. To apply for the Social Worker position in the Children & Young People’s Team, please submit your CV today