Barnsley Council
Social Worker (Initial Response Team)
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Position reference: 50110298
Directorate: Place Health & Adult Social Care | Service: Adult Social Care & Health
Salary: £35,412 - £46,142 pro rata (Career Grade)
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Hours per week: 18.5
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
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Closing date: 07/08/2026 at 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check
If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email dbs@barnsley.gov.uk.
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Adult Social Care & Health team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people. Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
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If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About The Post
Are you a passionate, qualified social worker looking to make a real impact from day one? Join our Initial Response Team in Adult Social Care and become a key player in safeguarding adults across Barnsley. This is a fast-paced, highly rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll be at the heart of screening safeguarding referrals, making timely, confident decisions, and ensuring adults at risk receive the support they need in line with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
As part of our rapid response service, you will carry out face-to-face visits to understand people’s needs, assess risk, and offer guidance that genuinely makes a difference. You’ll work closely with South Yorkshire Police, reviewing DASH and Vulnerable Adult referrals, and you’ll play a vital role in triaging incoming work to ensure adults are directed to the right service at the right time.
You’ll bring your social work qualification, Social Work England registration (or be awaiting registration), and your experience of working with adults. We are seeking professionals who can carry out high-quality assessments, work effectively with other agencies, interpret legislation, and demonstrate a strong understanding of the Care Act, MCA, equal opportunities, and anti-oppressive practice in meaningful ways.
We are looking for someone who communicates well, thinks creatively, adapts quickly, and is excited by the opportunity to grow professionally.
At Barnsley, our values—honesty, teamwork, excellence, and pride—shape everything we do. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job; you’re joining a supportive, ambitious team that believes in helping you become the best practitioner you can be. Whether you're completing your ASYE or developing further in Adult Social Care, we’re ready to support your journey.
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- Job Profile: Newly Qualified Social Worker Job Profile.pdf / Social Worker Job Profile.pdf / Experienced Social Worker Job Profile.pdf
- Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf
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