Senior Social worker​/Advanced Practitioner - Family Services

Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner Family Services - Children's Disability TeamBarnet CouncilRate: £37.54 per hour (Umbrella) £27.32 PAYEHours: 36 hours per weekWorking Pattern: 1-2 days in the office plus home visits (hybrid working)

The Role Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner to join their Family Services - Children's Disability Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is confident in managing complex cases, supporting children and young people with disabilities, and providing leadership within a statutory setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of children and young people with disabilities.
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments in line with statutory requirements.
• Lead on Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children cases where required.
• Provide high-quality supervision, mentoring and practice support to less experienced social workers.
• Contribute to strategy discussions, core groups and multi-agency meetings.
• Complete robust assessments, care planning and court reports where necessary.
• Promote strength-based practice and positive outcomes for children and families.
• Work collaboratively with education, health and partner agencies to ensure coordinated support.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England registered).
• Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Services in Local Authority settings (3 years Perm)
• Experience working within a Children with Disabilities or 0-25 team is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, statutory legislation and care planning processes.
• Confident in managing risk and supporting complex family dynamics.
• Ability to provide leadership and promote high standards of practice.

Why Apply?

• Competitive rate of £37.54 per hour (Umbrella).
• Hybrid working model (1-2 days office-based).
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and well-established team.
• Meaningful role improving outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.

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