Senior Social Worker – CIN/CP

About the role

Our client Barnsley Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the CIN/CP team. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families to assess needs, manage risk and deliver effective interventions.

Key responsibilities

• Work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers, building effective relationships to elicit needs and promote participation in decision‑making.
• Communicate confidently in complex or high‑risk situations, understanding the benefits and limits of partnership work.
• Undertake statutory assessments in line with regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
• Anticipate, assess and manage risk to children and young people in complex situations and produce high‑quality assessments.
• Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people and families/carers, adhering to statutory and operational standards.
• Manage a complex workload independently, establishing a network of internal and external colleagues for advice and expertise.
• Use supervision proactively to support practice, reflection, career development and meet Professional Development Review objectives.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records safely and confidentially, producing succinct, well‑structured reports.
• Engage proactively with colleagues and organisations to identify, assess, plan for and support the needs of children, young people and families/carers.
• Contribute to practice development through mentoring, modelling good practice and inter‑agency collaboration.
• Meet the Professional Capabilities Framework at Experienced Social Worker level and maintain HCPC registration.

Required profile

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and meeting its practice standards.
• Experienced Social Worker level competence, with a proven ability to manage complex caseloads independently.
• Strong risk assessment and decision‑making skills, with confidence to act in high‑risk situations.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and effective use of supervision.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with multi‑agency teams and external organisations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Personal one‑to‑one service from a dedicated, highly experienced consultant.
• Access to top‑tier supplier opportunities across the UK.
• Referral bonus of up to £250 per successful placement (terms apply).
• Double payrolls each week for locum positions.
• Requirement to register with Remedy for all locum roles, providing additional support and resources.