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So you’ll relish this opportunity to play a key part in ensuring that children have access to quality early years education enabling them to achieve their potential.\nCreativity, ambition and a focus on people. That’s what matters at Barnsley Council. Our award-winning council is on an exciting journey of change. It’s all about putting local people at the heart of everything, listening to and doing good for our communities. We’re now more innovative, more efficient and provide better value for money. The changes are clear to see - from new businesses and jobs, to improving school results and to museums being recognized for their community engagement. \n \nYour role in our journey\nAn EXCITING OPPORTUNITY has arisen within the Early Start and Families Service for a Family Hubs Engagement Practitioner to work as part of our Early Help Navigation Team based at Barnsley Hospital. The role is full time 37 hours per week working on a rota system between the hours of 8am- 6pm (Monday- Friday) on a permanent basis with some occasional evening and weekend working.\nThe role will be working with children, young people and their families 0-19 years, 25 years with a disability at the point of their attendance at Barnsley hospital working both in Accident and Emergency Department and wards throughout the hospital, listening to the voice of the child and family to identify and support families to access early help services and support to meet their needs.\nThis role is for someone interested in making a difference to the lives of children and their families in Barnsley. Offering early intervention support, strategies and direct work to those families who need it the most, delivering support at the right time to prevent further escalation of need.\nYou will need knowledge of services provided by Family Hubs and other agencies within the scope of early intervention and prevention as well as a good sound understanding of child and family development. \nThe ability to use your initiative, work as part of team and have creativity and passion to work alongside multi agency professionals is essential.\nWhat you’ll need\nA Level 3 in a relevant field or equivalent qualification alongside knowledge of early help and multi-agency working.\nYou will also need to evidence that you have relevant experience of working with children and families.\nYour communication skills, flexible approach and flair for building relationships will really set you apart.\n \nA lot to look forward to\nBarnsley is a place of possibilities. Our Barnsley 2030 Strategy details how we will work together to make Barnsley the best place it can be. This is an exciting time to join us, and the team has strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, making our work more effective in meeting the needs of our population and tackling health inequalities.\nHere at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. We offer a full induction programme, and excellent training packages to enable you to have the right skills to do your job, including regular supervision to help you recognise your continued professional development needs and support you to achieve your potential. \nWe offer working conditions that are flexible and agile that support good life work balance. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. There is so much happening in our thriving Borough and your talent and skills will help make Barnsley a place of possibilities.\n \nFor an informal discussion please contact Andrea Mills <a href=\"mailto:Andreamills@barnsley.gov.uk\">Andreamills@barnsley.gov.uk</a> or on 07385003278.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 - £25,183","publishDate":"2024-11-15T00:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ecf41207-3514-433b-81cf-9dbcc04efab9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f69e9fcd-e26a-4b63-a3a3-60b1f6a41162","title":"Experienced Social Worker","employer":"Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Worsbrough","locationType":2,"description":"This is an exciting time to join Barnsley Children’s Service as we’re a council that prioritises Children’s Services, and we want every child in the borough to achieve their full potential, to be safe and happy. Because we highly value the work of our Social Workers, we’ve approved significant additional investment, creating more posts to support Social Workers in the valuable work that they do. Additionally, we have increased the management support to Social Workers at both Team Manager and Advanced Practitioner level.\n \nThe current vacancy is in Barnsley’s Disabled Children’s Team. There are two teams within the service, each with their own Team Manager, five social workers, an Advanced Practitioner and two Family Support Workers. The Disabled Children’s Team work with children with the most complex needs. Our work spans Child in Need, Child Protection, Public and Private Proceedings alongside assessing for packages of short breaks and support. \n \nCould that be you?\n \nWe are deeply committed to achieving the very best outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in Barnsley. Children and their families are at the centre of all that we do, and our practice is underpinned by a strength based and relational model. This means supporting our social workers to develop relationships and to really know and understand children; to have the support to produce excellent assessment and analytical skills; apply evidence-based interventions and direct work. To develop the confidence and skills to make timely decisions and plans for children that will achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for their future. \n \nWe are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ authority, with high aspirations for our children and young people. You will receive regular supervision, appraisal, training, and development opportunities, all aimed at promoting outcomes for children and supporting your career development and progression.\n \nWhy it’s great to work in Barnsley:\n<ul>\n<li>A highly competitive social work salary £47,754 for experienced practitioners</li>\n<li>welcome payment – paid in instalments</li>\n<li>High quality regular supervision and support and a nurturing management team that encourages learning and development</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>A commitment to continuous professional development with a strong training and development offer for staff at all levels</li>\n<li>Good IT support and equipment</li>\n<li>A commitment to health and wellbeing and access to dedicated assistance programme</li>\n<li>A range of Employee Rewards: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/</li>\n</ul>\nFor an informal discussion please do not hesitate to contact: Helen Harvey on <a href=\"mailto:helenharvey@barnsley.gov.uk\">helenharvey@barnsley.gov.uk</a> or Natalie Haywood on <a href=\"mailto:NatalieHaywood@barnsley.gov.uk\">NatalieHaywood@barnsley.gov.uk</a>\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"up to £47,754 plus welcome payment","publishDate":"2024-11-15T00:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8ca34277-66e4-4bb2-8cf1-29a362da90f2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aaeac9c4-f7c3-4876-a75e-3143f006ddcc","title":"Travel Enabler (2 posts)","employer":"Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Westgate Plaza, Barnsley","locationType":2,"description":"We are seeking two travel enablers to join our small Independent Travel Training (ITT) team. The Travel Trainers provide support to adults, young people and children who are referred to the service to learn how to travel independently using public transport. Many of the trainees have additional needs, and travel training provides them with the opportunity to achieve a level of independence that often leads to increased opportunities in work, education, and social activities. \nThe travel training can take place at any time during the day and sometimes evening, depending on the journey location and purpose. You would need to be able to work flexibly as there will be days where your time would be split between the outgoing and return journeys, for example supporting the trainee in their journey from home to college in the morning then the college to home journey later in the day. This is a 20-hour post, with a requirement to work Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day , with some flexibility to meet the needs of the service’.\nShape a better future with us\nWe take pride in leading, supporting, and developing our people. We invite you to join us in our success and help drive change even further. Together, with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives and making Barnsley a better place for everyone. Let's embark on this journey to a brighter future.\nYour role in our journey\nAs a Travel Trainer, you will work with individual trainees, following a training plan and risk assessment developed with your Line Manager, to teach the required skills. You will work independently for some stages of the training process and collaboratively with the support of your colleagues as the trainee progresses. \nYou will be required to complete accurate reports documenting the progress of the trainee against their identified training needs.\nTraining and support will be provided, and you will have regular catch-up conversations with your Line Manager to discuss the trainees’ progress and to provide any additional support, advice and guidance that you might need.\nWhat you’ll need\nYou will need a minimum Level 1 English and Maths qualification, a relevant Level 2 qualification in Care, (or be willing to complete this within 6 months of commencing employment) and experience of working in a support or mentoring role.\nYou will need to have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to use IT.\nAdditionally, some knowledge of the local transport routes and the local area would be beneficial, as well as previous experience of supporting people with additional needs.\nA lot to look forward to\nHere at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether that’s training to be a leader or learning flexibly online. That’s one of the reasons why you’ll find your career here inspiring and rewarding. 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Duties of the post include but are not limited to supporting a range of internal and external customers, responding to emails, telephone and face to face enquiries, general administration, basic finance, using digital applications and systems, as well as supporting a range of meetings and recording proceedings directly onto a laptop at speed and with accuracy.\nThe successful applicant will need to hold a level 2 qualification and have experience of working within a business support environment preferably with some knowledge of Safeguarding Adults and the work of the Safer Neighbourhood Services, but this is not essential. You must be flexible in your approach to ensure the overall service objectives are achieved, be an excellent team player and willing to make a solid contribution to the smooth running of the service.\nYou must be willing to undertake a police vetting process in line with local and national requirements.\nYou will be able to work effectively as part of a team, working together with colleagues and in partnership with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at a senior level.\nShape a better future with us\nWe’d like you to be part of our success and help us take change further. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make Barnsley a place of possibilities for all.\nA lot to look forward to\n Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: we’re a team, we’re proud, we’re honest and we’re a team. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You will see that we prioritise learning, enabling you to achieve your potential. So, we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether that’s training to be a leader or learning flexibly online. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,584 - £27,269","publishDate":"2024-11-15T00:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/93dcdccd-acc9-49e5-b1d3-49b7ede9843e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"17b940da-9b50-4d6f-b232-c66c5634d75f","title":"Business Support Officer - Adult Social Care","employer":"Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Westgate Plaza, Barnsley","locationType":2,"description":"We are looking for a 37-hour business support officer to safeguard minute-taking across adult social care, providing an effective business support service to front-line and statutory services per relevant government legislation and guidelines. \n<ul>\n<li>Support safeguarding meetings by attending and minute taking them directly onto a mobile device </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload minutes and documentation to Erica </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Distribute approved minutes to professionals /attendees </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrange venues for meetings </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Co-ordinating meetings with professionals and families </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Team invites as and when required </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting the management of the safeguarding coordination inbox daily </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Typing minutes from recordings. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting with the updating of the Learning disability register </li>\n<li> </li>\n<li>\n What will you need \n</li>\n<li>\n </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a Level 2 qualification, have a business support background or a keen interest in developing within this area. Applicants need to be aware that there may be exposure to emotionally charged information in connection with vulnerable adults and a level of personal resilience is required. Support is provided via regular one-to-one meetings and de-briefings if / when required. You will be flexible in your approach to ensure the overall service objectives are achieved, be an excellent team player, have a ‘can do’ attitude and be willing to make a solid contribution to the smooth running of the service. 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You will work in a varied and rewarding environment with a range of stakeholders ensuring that the service and business unit achieves the key priorities set out in its corporate plan and delivers the core strategies adopted by the Council.\n \nReporting to the Strategic Contracts Business Partner you will support the management of contracts with a focus on continuous improvement to ensure best practice contract management is embedded. You will also support the implementation of a consistent contract management approach to all Council contracts working with key stakeholders across services.\n \nThe postholder will adopt a hybrid / agile approach to working arrangements allowing for home working alongside a central office location.\n \nAbout you\n \nYou will have experience of contract management and be an enthusiastic and dynamic professional who has excellent commercial, analytical, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. You will have a passion for best practice and demonstrable experience of managing performance to achieve core priorities and outcomes, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance.\n \nYou will be well informed of and be able to support the implementation of changing local and national policy issues and build strong and productive relationships with customers and stakeholders including Executive Directors, Members, and external partners. You will be the type of person who thrives on a challenge and can use your skills to make improvements that really make a difference.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 - £44,711 (Career Grade)","publishDate":"2024-11-15T00:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2c27fab3-9095-4b5f-89d0-cc92f9051500.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b3eff519-84e2-4ea9-956f-c473863d61f5","title":"Arborist","employer":"Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Smithies Depot, Barnsley","locationType":3,"description":"We are seeking a highly motivated experienced Arborist to complement the council’s Arboriculture Team in delivering an effective and efficient Arboricultural service offer for Neighbourhood Services. Reporting to the Arboriculture Team Leader, you will carry-out a full range of arboricultural duties both on the ground and at height. You will be able to work to extremely high standards in both safety and quality, and will be instrumental in helping to deliver the 1st class Arboriculture service demanded by the council and its stakeholders. You will be qualified in a range of arboricultural disciplines, including (but not limited to) use of chainsaws on the ground, dismantling of trees, felling of mature trees, working at height from a rope and harness an also able to perform aerial rescue in emergencies. Working at height in a MEWP will also be required. You will have experience of working in all weather conditions and will be able to undertake strenuous duties, often under pressure to meet targets and deadlines while also remaining effective and efficient at all times. You will take direction from the Team Leader but will also be able to work on your own initiative when required. The role will include being part of an out of hours standby emergency cover for any tree related emergencies. The ability to work and integrate with an established team is essential. You will be able to interpret plans, drawings and briefing notes and be able to communicate effectively with service users, including members of the public, council officers and ward members. If you feel you have the necessary skills and abilities to help us develop our modern and efficient arboricultural service, we would very much welcome your application","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559- £33,366","publishDate":"2024-11-15T00:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-13T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e46d4df2-16d1-430c-b3e6-04feb9575d23.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e8cf37d0-0e72-494d-916d-f4242405a006","title":"Senior Library Manager","employer":"Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Westgate Plaza, Barnsley","locationType":2,"description":"Barnsley has an ambitious strategy to re-energise our Library Service, creating community and digital hubs at the heart of our communities and developing a vibrant events and activities programme to engage all members of our communities. The Library Service is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation delivering multiple arts and cultural activities across all libraries. We have recently refurbished 9 of our branch libraries and alongside our flagship, town centre Library@TheLightbox, this is an exciting time to join the Service.\nWe are looking for a positive person to provide clear, visible leadership, instilling a positive management culture across a large, operational, customer facing team, whilst also having the vision and skills to lead on the development and delivery of a diverse range of activities and events. You will work closely with other managers in the Library Service to ensure a one team approach, ensuring that statutory responsibilities and excellent standards are maintained through the development of staff and continuous improvement of the Service.\nYou will also work with other council services and external partners to deliver our Library Strategy for libraries to be community and digital hubs providing access to services as well as a wide range of groups and activities to meet individual community needs.\nA critical part of the role is to lead on library supplier specifications, stock selection, promotion, editing, stock management and rotation to maximise usage and ensure collections are current, relevant, and meet changing customer demands.\nYou will have experience in performance management, customer feedback, data collection and analysis, and project management of complex improvement programmes.\nIf you would like an informal chat about the role, or the future ambitions for the Library Service, then please contact either Kathryn Green, Head of Libraries on 07786525706 or Phil Hollingsworth, Service Director, Communities on 01226 775834.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,764 - £52,805","publishDate":"2024-11-08T00:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-22T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/31edf83f-a8d9-4ba9-8271-9275a6e925ec.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f0c60bc6-aab3-46d6-9600-2f078d92c346","title":"Management Support Officer","employer":"Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Westgate Plaza, Barnsley","locationType":2,"description":"Join our team as a Management Support Officer!\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Children's Services Directorate in Barnsley Council as a Management Support Officer, providing a comprehensive and efficient Business Support service predominantly to the Service Director for Commissioning. \nWhat you'll do:\nAs a Management Support Officer, you will support Service Directors within Commissioning to enable them to fulfil their role effectively in the context of a highly pressurised working environment, taking ownership of specific issues within the service, co-ordinating and monitoring milestones through to resolution. The role specifically involves email and diary management, arranging and servicing meetings i.e. minute taking and taking responsibility for following up actions or projects arising from the meeting. You will be required to deal effectively with politically and commercially sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.\n What you need:\n· NVQ level 3 or equivalent level qualification in a business related subject.\n· Extensive business support experience, preferably in local government.\n· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic document management.\n· High standards of professionalism, communication and diplomacy.\n· Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.\n· Flexible in your approach in order to ensure the overall service objectives are achieved, be an excellent team player and willing to make a solid contribution to the smooth running of the service.\nBenefits:\n· Competitive salary, generous annual leave, pension scheme, and more.\n· Opportunities for personal and professional growth.\n· Make a meaningful impact by contributing to high-quality council services.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,711 - £30,060","publishDate":"2024-11-08T00:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-22T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cc44428f-62b6-4fca-9011-5b919e7c96ec.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"96447457-5c5b-45db-8150-f53fe430c48c","title":"Projects and Contracts Officer","employer":"Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Westgate Plaza, Barnsley","locationType":2,"description":"An opportunity has arisen to work in our Healthier Communities Team as a projects and Contracts Officer. We are looking for candidates with a passion for improving the lives of our residents, with vision and the ability to work effectively with partners to deliver excellent services and outcomes for our customers.\nA comprehensive understanding and experience of working in a complex environment, planning and co-ordination, the commissioning process, contracting and performance monitoring is required.\nThe postholder will work within a portfolio that leads on the development and delivery of interventions to reduce the impact of poverty and food insecurity, and the provision of support to the Armed Forces Community. This includes the delivery of the Department for Educations Holiday Activity and Food Programme, and distribution of the Household Support Fund.\n \nThe role is varied, and you will be required you to work at pace to support the development and delivery of interventions to meet new and emerging need. The role also includes contract monitoring, performance management and financial accountability, and you should have experience and an understanding of all aspects of the commissioning cycle.\n \nPoverty and food insecurity ae complex, ever changing and emotive subjects and it is essential you have an understanding of these subjects. You should also have an understanding of the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, and the challenges faced by members of the Armed Forces Community.\n \nFor either post you must also be able to display:\n· An ability to interrogate and analyse data and information and produce quality documentation including reports to support system change and service delivery.\n· The ability to negotiate, influence and enthuse colleagues both internally and across partner agencies.\n· A commitment to working in collaboration with partners from all sectors including those with lived experience.\n· A clear commitment and proven ability to deliver high quality outcomes and performance with a drive and enthusiasm for change.\n· The ability to successfully deliver results at an operational level.\n \nInterviews will be held on Wednesday 11 December and Thursday 12 December.\n \nPlease see our recruitment pack for more details about our work. We urge you to take up our offer of an informal chat about this position. Details of who to contact can be found in the pack.\n<a title=\"Recruitment pack.docx\" href=\"https://barnsley.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrALLZoT83UOL+t5s5fnJ1LT+PbMUmH91hAEIcu20ULkrQCHAzaNScobo1acF048RicidIM4any2wpYXROIx0G0tC\">Recruitment pack.docx</a> ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 - £37,035","publishDate":"2024-11-08T00:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-22T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/032f52ac-ad94-49aa-9ee0-deaa29a226cc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2d1094d1-de9b-497b-94d2-8e0767594e4f","title":"Project Manager","employer":"Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Westgate Plaza, Barnsley","locationType":2,"description":"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.\nWe 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.\nWe’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.\n<a href=\"https://youtu.be/nUcdplaW63k\">Barnsley 2030</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0g0hscd?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile\">Why Barnsley is booming podcast</a>\nAbout the Post:\nBarnsley is a place of possibilities.\nWe are a growing Programme Office that manages, drives and supports the delivery of our Children’s Services Development and Improvement Programme.\nAs a Project Manager you will lead and drive both small and large projects across the Children’s Services Development Programme and associated plans. Your project skills will enable you to support and challenge progress effectively, ensuring we deliver good quality, inclusive and collaborative projects on time.\nIn Barnsley, we are committed and passionate about helping, protecting and caring for children and young people. Our vision for Children’s Services is ambitious, we know what needs to be done and we will deliver on our plans.\nOur environment is fast-paced and sensitive and you will have the exciting opportunity to work across both our Education, Early Start and Prevention service area, as well as Children’s Social Care. The work will be wide-ranging and the focus of our projects has included; the implementation of a new practice model; supporting the development and introduction of new services to children; supporting services to embed key strategies along with many more child focused projects.\nYour role will enable you to drive service improvement and build up your knowledge and experience across many areas of Children’s Services. More importantly the role will be extremely rewarding, as our changes will mean we offer better services to children, young people and families across the Borough.\nWhat you’ll need\nAs a project manager you will need a minimum of a level 6 qualification and relevant programme or project management training. Brining with you your project skills and experience, so that you can hit the ground running; In this role, your talent for communication and negotiation will be as important as your skills in organising and problem solving. You will need to prioritise your workload effectively, report to key Workstreams and other meetings, and build effective working relationships with managers, internal colleagues and partners.\nHere at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. 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The successful candidate will provide support services to the licensing team as well as advising and supporting licensees and licence applicants. \nTo join us you’ll need a relevant level 2 qualification, previous experience using a range of computer applications and ICT including Microsoft Office, practical experience of dealing with members of the public. You’ll be able to work effectively on your own as well as part of a team and be able to undertake problem solving and make decisions. You’ll be working in a fast-paced licensing team, covering all aspects of Licensing including Taxis and Private Hires, Licensed Premises and Gambling Establishments. \nBarnsley council is a double award winning high performing council with a growing economy, thriving town centre and truly impressive outcomes in our communities. 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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.\nWe 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.\nWe’re impressed. Are you? 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Family Hub Engagement Practitioner (Navigation Team)

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£24,790 - £25,183

Barnsley Hospital (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Experienced Social Worker

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

up to £47,754 plus welcome payment

Worsbrough (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Travel Enabler (2 posts)

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£24,027 - £24,404 pro rata

Westgate Plaza, Barnsley (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Business Support Officer - Safer Neighbourhood Service

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£25,584 - £27,269

Barnsley Police Station, Churchfield, Barnsley (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Business Support Officer - Adult Social Care

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£25,584 - £27,269

Westgate Plaza, Barnsley (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Contracts Officer

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£34,314 - £44,711 (Career Grade)

Westgate Plaza, Barnsley (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Arborist

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£30,559- £33,366

Smithies Depot, Barnsley (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

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Senior Library Manager

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£49,764 - £52,805

Westgate Plaza, Barnsley (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

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Management Support Officer

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£27,711 - £30,060

Westgate Plaza, Barnsley (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

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Projects and Contracts Officer

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£34,314 - £37,035

Westgate Plaza, Barnsley (Hybrid)

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Project Manager

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£45,718 -£48,710

Westgate Plaza, Barnsley (Hybrid)

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Licensing Support Officer

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£24,790 - £25,183

Westgate Plaza, Barnsley (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

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Fostering Panel - Vice Chair

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£250 per Panel (£125 for a half day Panel)

Barnsley (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

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Independent Fostering Panel Members

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£150 per Panel (£75 for a half day Panel)

Barnsley (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

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Family Hub Engagement Practitioner (Navigation Team)

Experienced Social Worker

Travel Enabler (2 posts)

Business Support Officer - Safer Neighbourhood Service

Business Support Officer - Adult Social Care

Contracts Officer

Arborist

Senior Library Manager

Management Support Officer

Projects and Contracts Officer

Project Manager

Licensing Support Officer

Fostering Panel - Vice Chair

Independent Fostering Panel Members

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