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🥝 Advanced Practitioner (2 Posts)

Children's Social Work Matters | barnsley, United-Kingdom | Posted May 23, 2026

Job Description

Role

Advanced Practitioner in the Children and Young People’s Service within Barnsley Children and Family Social Care.

Responsibilities

  • Working alongside the Practice Development Hub to deliver the Social Work Academy offer, supporting and mentoring Newly Qualified Social Workers through their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.
  • Working alongside the team manager to drive best practice and support learning and development within the team.
  • A manageable reduced caseload.

Qualifications

  • Qualified social worker with a Social Work Qualification.
  • Registered with Social Work England.
  • Self‑motivated and innovative in intervention with families.
  • Experience of working in statutory children’s social work, including child protection and court arena.
  • Committed to supporting and developing teams and workers, with experience of mentoring students, NQSWs or colleag...

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