About us

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We work together to make a real difference to people’s lives - bringing them together, connecting them to services, and helping them to be the best they can be.

We also work closely with partners and our communities to help make a positive difference by delivering a quality service.

Join us

We have a variety of roles from carers, social workers and teachers, to surveyors, accountants, HR specialists, refuse collectors, gardeners and more. See our council structure for the range of services we provide.

With so much happening in our thriving borough, your talent and skills will help us to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

Join a great team

"There are so many great teams in Barnsley and it really is the people that make this job great.

The passion that everyone I've had the pleasure of working with is what really attracted me to a social work career in Barnsley."

- Ciaran (family support worker)

Ciaran - family support worker
Rebecca - social care team manager

Feel proud to help our residents

"I love working with people, every day brings new learning and challenges. There's nothing as rewarding as seeing a family or young person thrive. The sense of pride and achievement is so fulfilling.

It's a very warm and welcoming place to work - just like the town itself. I've been provided with great opportunities and the support I need to develop."

- Rebecca (social care team manager)