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Posted 29 July, 2026

Supervising Social Worker - Barnsley

Diverse Recruitment Group
Barnsley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Supervising Social Worker

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Location: Barnsley

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Team: Support and Supervision

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Rate: £35 Umbrella

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Hours:37Hours

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Duration: 3 months minimum

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A Supervising Social Worker is required for the Support and Supervision Team in Barnsley.

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Duties Include

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  • Work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers and, through building effective relationships
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  • Consider their needs and views and promote participation in decision making.
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  • Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high risk situations
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  • Understanding of the benefits and limitations of partnership work.
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  • Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards
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  • Assess and manage risk to children and young people and produce high quality assessments.
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  • Implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people, families/carers
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  • Manage a complex workload independently, establishing a network of internal and external colleagues from whom to seek advice and expertise
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  • Maintain accurate, up to date records safely and confidentially.
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  • Produce well-structured records and reports, clearly recording and reporting analysis and judgements.
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  • Engage with colleagues and a range of organisations to identify, assess, plan for and support the needs of children, young people, families/carers
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Essential experience:

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  • Fostering experience
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  • Social Work England Registration
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  • Degree in Social Work
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Why Social Personnel?

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  • Dedicated and experienced consultant
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  • Free DBS
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  • £250 Referral Bonus
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  • £250 Find your own job bonus
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