Barnsley Council
Specialist Support Worker (Hearing Support)
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Specialist Support Worker
Position reference: 50127078
Directorate: Children’s Services | Service: Early Start, Prevention & Sufficiency
Salary: £36,581 - £39,481 pro rata
Working Arrangements: Term Time incl. Agile Working
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 16/10/2026 at 23:59
About the Role
Barnsley Hearing Support Service is a highly regarded and forward-thinking team, with a shared commitment to working collaboratively with others to build capacity and bring about positive change for children and young people with hearing needs. We are a high-profile service within Barnsley Council’s Education, Early Start and Prevention Directorate. We are embedded within the LA SEND Strategy and are key in driving forward strategic plans to promote positive outcomes for children and young people with hearing loss. Barnsley’s Hearing Support Service sits within the Education Inclusion Service.
As a Specialist Support Worker, you will work closely with the advisory teachers in the Hearing Support Service to meet the needs of children and young people aged 0-25. You will be working within a robust needs-led service model that supports a graduated approach with a focus on building capacity. Your practice will be person-centred and you will work collaboratively with children and young people, their families and education settings. The role will involve providing advice and guidance and the planning and delivery of interventions to develop independence and achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. You will work closely with children and young people ensuring they can access learning, social activities, and daily living skills with confidence and independence. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to support children and young people to develop their independence in preparation for adulthood.
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Responsibilities
- Work closely with the advisory teachers in the Hearing Support Service.
- Meet the needs of children and young people aged 0-25.
- Provide advice and guidance.
- Plan and deliver interventions to develop independence.
- Support children and young people to access learning, social activities, and daily living skills.
- Collaborate with children, young people, their families, and education settings.
Requirements
- 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, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in.
- Ensure you have all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa.
- Our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and cannot provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa.
- Pensions Regulations may affect pension payments if you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment.
Benefits
- Flexible working.
- Employee discounts.
- Support for health and wellbeing.
- Opportunities for training and development.
About Us
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.
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Application
Please contact Dr Naomi Robinson (Principal Educational Psychologist) if you would like to learn more about the post at naomirobinson@barnsley.gov.uk.
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form:
- Job Profile: Specialist Support Worker Job Profile.pdf
- Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf
Why work for us?
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
CVs are not accepted for this role.
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