Arron Batley-Simpson Email & Phone Number

Proud social worker, managing Barnsley’s Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) team and transitions team, working with young people to achieve positive outcomes for the future, maintain their independence and live happier, healthier lives. Part of my current role is helping to develop creative and imaginative solutions as we develop and embed the PFA model into our work. Through collaborative and multi-agency working, my role is to lead the team as we look to develop a clear pathway and offer to promote positive outcomes for young people aged between 14 and 25.My experience has included working within a children’s complex needs team, safeguarding team, assessment and joint investigation and a leaving care team. Former independent fostering panel member for Rotherham Council. Practicing Best Interests Assessor.

Listed skills include Teamwork, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Research, and 10 others.

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  Preparation For Adulthood Manager

  Barnsley Council

  Mar 2023 - Present - South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

  Providing leadership, management and direction to a range of staff; ensuring that allocation, assessment, care and support planning, delivery and review of services are provided by the most effective, economic and efficient means within clear standards and legislative requirements. Providing safeguarding management and responsible for team budgetary oversight, and service quality and performance.