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Posted 21 July, 2026

?Qualified Social Worker, Children in Our Care Team, Barnsley Council

Vitalis
Barnsley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker, Children in Our Care Team, Barnsley CouncilPay rate to £35 per hour Contract roleVitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Children in Our Care Team in Barnsley Council. We are aspirational for our children and as a Social Worker in our Children In Care service, you will play a crucial role in advocating for the well-being and development of the looked after children and young people you supportYour responsibilities will include:\n
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  • Developing meaningful relationships with children and young people and ensuring that they are at the centre of everything we do.
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  • Ensuring that plans for children and young people are creative, individualised and reflect the child’s voice, their hopes and aspirations and drive progress
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  • Collaborating with family, carers and professionals to achieve best outcomes for children and young people and drive plans to robustly address physical, identity, emotional, and educational needs.
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  • Supporting children to retain meaningful relationships with their families and wider networks
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  • Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all interactions, assessments, and interventions. Prepare high-quality assessments and reports for looked after reviews, court proceedings, and other relevant purposes.
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Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:\n
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  • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
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  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
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  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
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  • Looked After Children (LAC)
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  • Children’s Social Work
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  • Adult Social Work
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  • Service Manager
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  • Head of Service
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  • Team Manager
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  • Assistant Team Manager
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  • A wide range of housing roles
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  • Careers in SEND in local authorities
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Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities! Contact me on or for more information.