Senior Social Worker

Barnet | Locum | £38.50 per hour | Long-Term Contract | Hybrid Working

Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join one of their Children's Services teams on a long-term locum contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-supported service where you can build strong relationships with children and families while benefiting from long-term stability.

You will manage a complex caseload, delivering high-quality statutory social work and safeguarding interventions to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

Long-Term Opportunity Available

In this role, you will:

• Manage a complex caseload of children and families
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments where required
• Manage Child in Need and Child Protection cases
• Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries and investigations
• Undertake direct work with children and families to assess risk and promote positive change
• Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings, conferences, and core groups
• Progress cases through pre-proceedings and court proceedings where required
• Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation
• Support and mentor less experienced Social Workers within the team
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings in line with statutory requirements

What You’ll Need:

• Social Work England Registration
• Social Work Qualification
• At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children's social care
• Strong safeguarding experience, including Child in Need and Child Protection work
• Court work and pre-proceedings experience
• Ability to manage complex and high-risk cases confidently
• Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience supporting and mentoring colleagues within a team environment

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 role in Barnet, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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