Assessment Social Worker – Barnet Assessment Team

Location: Barnet, London
Type: Full-time
Pay: £39 per hour

The Role

Barnet Council is seeking experienced Assessment Social Workers to join its fast-paced Assessment Team. You will play a vital role in carrying out timely assessments of children and families, identifying risk, and ensuring safeguarding interventions are in place from the outset.

This role is central to Barnet’s vision of providing safe, resilient, and thriving communities, where children are protected and families receive the right help at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

Complete high-quality child & family assessments within statutory timescales.
Analyse risk, strengths, and needs to determine the most effective interventions.
Work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals, including police, health, and education.
Present clear, evidence-based recommendations at strategy meetings and child protection conferences.
Ensure all decisions and reports reflect Barnet’s commitment to strengths-based practice and early intervention.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
Minimum 3 years’ statutory experience in children’s services (Assessment, Duty, or Safeguarding).
Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, thresholds, and statutory guidance.
Excellent assessment, analysis, and report-writing skills.
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

Competitive pay: £39 per hour.
Hybrid working – office-based for duty, flexible home working for reports.
Ongoing professional development and training.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Social Worker with strong assessment skills and want to be part of Barnet’s commitment to keeping children safe, we want to hear from you.
Contact Fred Thomas on 01635 226350 or email fthomas@sheldon-phillips.com to discuss this role in more detail.

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