Job Description
Job description
Position reference: 5010XXXXXX
Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Education, Early Start & Prevention
Salary : £24,7+0 - £25,183
Working Arrangements : Mon-Fri, with occasional evening and weekend
Hours per week : 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .
See our range of Employee Rewards: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/
Closing date : 20/12/2026 a t 23:5+
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 [email protected]
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.
How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well, we’re a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we’ve been awarded Council of the Year for 2026 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.
About The Post
Creativity, 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 recognised for their community engagement.
Your role in our journey
We are a seeking a highly committed and motivated individual to join our team in the role of Family Hub Admin/Rec e ptionist.
The successful candidate will have the skills and attributes necessary to enable them to provide a high quality customer service in greeting and welcoming all families and professionals, both face to face and by telephone. A l ongside provid ing general and complex administrative support for the Service.
What you’ll need
You will possess 4 GCSE’s (Grades A-C) or equivalent o r have substantial relevant experience .
Alongside an understanding of the importance of working in Partnership with internal and external stakeholders including other agencies/professionals, parents, young people and children
Experience of working in a people focused environment both face to face and on the telephone .
Shape a better future with us
We take pride in how we lead, support and develop people. Now we’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 a better Barnsley for everyone.
A lot to look forward to
Here 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.
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Job Profile.pdf
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf
Help with your application form
Why work for u s?
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 will not be accepted.
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"
www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs
Let’s stay connected, f ollow us on social media:
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Position reference: 5010XXXXXX
Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Education, Early Start & Prevention
Salary : £24,7+0 - £25,183
Working Arrangements : Mon-Fri, with occasional evening and weekend
Hours per week : 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .
See our range of Employee Rewards: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/
Closing date : 20/12/2026 a t 23:5+
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 [email protected]
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.
How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well, we’re a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we’ve been awarded Council of the Year for 2026 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.
About The Post
Creativity, 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 recognised for their community engagement.
Your role in our journey
We are a seeking a highly committed and motivated individual to join our team in the role of Family Hub Admin/Rec e ptionist.
The successful candidate will have the skills and attributes necessary to enable them to provide a high quality customer service in greeting and welcoming all families and professionals, both face to face and by telephone. A l ongside provid ing general and complex administrative support for the Service.
What you’ll need
You will possess 4 GCSE’s (Grades A-C) or equivalent o r have substantial relevant experience .
Alongside an understanding of the importance of working in Partnership with internal and external stakeholders including other agencies/professionals, parents, young people and children
Experience of working in a people focused environment both face to face and on the telephone .
Shape a better future with us
We take pride in how we lead, support and develop people. Now we’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 a better Barnsley for everyone.
A lot to look forward to
Here 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.
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Job Profile.pdf
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf
Help with your application form
Why work for u s?
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 will not be accepted.
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"
www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs
Let’s stay connected, f ollow us on social media:
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram
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