Qualified Children's Social Worker - Leaving Care

Barnsley Council | Locum | Up to £37 per hour
Part-Time Opportunity – Social Worker (Care Leavers)

Role Overview:
Barnsley Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Social Worker to support and develop the Care Leavers Council. This part-time opportunity offers a chance to work collaboratively with care-experienced young people, ensuring their voices are heard and their views influence the decisions that affect them.

You will take a leading role in expanding the scope, purpose, and membership of the Care Leavers Council while contributing to workforce development projects that strengthen practice across services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and growth of the Care Leavers Council
• Work directly with care-experienced young people to ensure meaningful engagement and advocacy
• Undertake targeted projects with teams to embed key practices across services
• Support the integration of learning and development within the workforce
• Use creative and innovative approaches to engage young people and amplify their voices
• Provide leadership in service development and improvement initiatives

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Relevant experience in children’s social care, ideally with care leavers
• Strong leadership skills, with experience in project or service development
• Excellent engagement and advocacy skills with young people
• Strong communication, presentation, and organisational abilities
• Passion for learning, development, and positive change

Contract Details:

• Part-time locum role
• Pay up to £37 per hour

For more information, contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips:
📞 07519750074
✉️ erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

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