In Barnsley we believe in working collaboratively with our families and are excited about becoming a signs of safety local authority. When you join us, you can come on this exciting journey with us and have access to a full suite of development and training opportunities.

We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Childrens Services and a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. We have been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Children's Services has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.

We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.

Barnsley 2030

About the Post:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Short Breaks Family Support Worker:

This role involves working with children who have complex disabilities and their families, undertaking short break assessments, short break reviews, the development of short break packages, transition work for adult services, facilitating events & completing referrals to continuing health care. There may also be some direct family support work with families involved.

What you will need?

·         Experience of working with children and their families providing support to improve their situations.

  ·         Experience of working with colleagues across a range of agencies to support children’s outcomes

·         Level 2 qualifications in Maths & English or Level 2 Certificate for the Childrens and Young Peoples Workforce Social Care Pathway

·         ICT Training

Our vision in Children's Services is clear - Barnsley a place of possibilities:

We are one service with one goal, working together to build a brighter Barnsley for every child  

• Putting Children and Families First  

• Working together in partnership to deliver joined up care  

• Delivered by a strong and valued workforce  

Our vision and genuine commitment to supporting our teams and social workers to deliver the very best outcomes for our children and young people, makes it the perfect time for forward thinking, motivated and dedicated staff to join us in Barnsley

Shape a better future with us

By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone.

If this is you and you would like further information, please contact the disabled children’s service manager: laurajohnson1@barnsley.gov.uk