Senior Social Worker

Barnet | Locum | £38.50 per hour | 36 Hours per Week | Hybrid Working

Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment & Intervention Team. This is a frontline role focused on undertaking assessments, managing safeguarding concerns, and delivering timely interventions to improve outcomes for children and families.

You will work with children and families from the point of referral, undertaking statutory assessments and progressing plans to ensure children receive the right support and protection when needed.

Working Pattern:

• 36 hours per week
• Hybrid working arrangement

In this role, you will:

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments
• Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries
• Manage Child in Need and Child Protection cases
• Assess risk and develop outcome-focused care plans
• Undertake direct work with children and families
• Lead and participate in strategy meetings, core groups, and multi-agency discussions
• Progress cases through pre-proceedings and court processes where required
• Support and mentor less experienced Social Workers within the team
• Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings

What You’ll Need:

• Social Work England Registration
• Social Work Qualification
• At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care
• Strong experience within Assessment, Intervention, Duty, or Referral & Assessment services
• Child in Need and Child Protection experience
• Court work and pre-proceedings experience
• Ability to manage complex safeguarding cases confidently
• Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Senior Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention role in Barnet, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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