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 inc. Agile Working Hours per week : 37 Contract type: Permanent See our range of Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefits Closing date : 16/10/2026 a t 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 When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker. 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 Early Start, Prevention & Sufficiency 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.
• 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 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. Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent services, and taking pride in what we do. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative colleague to join an innovative team of professionals who play a key role in ensuring that children and young people with hearing needs achieve their full potential and are fully included within their settings and community. As part of this role, you will be required to travel to schools, settings and homes in the community. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. Apply 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 Help with your application form 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. CV's are not accepted for this role. www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs Let's Stay Connected, Follow Us On Social Media Facebook LinkedIn Instagram