Senior Social Worker – Duty & Assessment

Barnet | Locum | £38.50 per hour | Hybrid Working

Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to join their Duty & Assessment Team. This is a fast-paced frontline role focused on responding to referrals, completing timely assessments, and ensuring children and families receive the right support at the earliest stage.

You will work within a dynamic service, managing a varied caseload and undertaking high-quality assessments to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Respond to referrals and undertake Child and Family Assessments
• Carry out Section 47 enquiries and risk assessments
• Manage a varied caseload within a duty and assessment setting
• Make timely decisions in line with statutory guidance and thresholds
• Work closely with multi-agency partners including police, health, and education
• Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate case recordings
• Support and mentor less experienced colleagues (Senior level)

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 Duty & Assessment or Front Door services
• Confidence managing risk and making timely decisions
• Excellent 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 Social Worker / Senior Social Worker – Duty & Assessment role in Barnet, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply).