Senior Social Worker

Lead, Inspire and Make a Lasting Difference – Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner (Fostering)

Location:

Barnet, London
Pay: £37.54 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time Locum
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday | Hybrid Working Available (Typically 1 day in the office with visits to foster families)

Start Date:

ASAP

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner with a passion for fostering? This is an outstanding opportunity to join Barnet Council's Fostering Service, where you'll play a key role in supporting foster families and helping children thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing environments.

Barnet Council is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality children's services, investing in its workforce, and promoting a collaborative, supportive culture where experienced practitioners can make a real impact.

SW Locums is proud to be one of the UK's leading social work recruitment agencies. We help every locum secure the right placement by matching their skills, experience, and career goals with some of the best opportunities across the country. With dedicated consultant support, weekly payroll, and access to exclusive local authority vacancies, we're committed to helping you succeed.

The Role

As a Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner within the Fostering Team, you will:

* Support, assess, and supervise foster carers.

* Provide professional guidance and mentoring within the fostering service.

* Complete fostering assessments, reviews, and statutory visits.

* Build strong relationships with children, foster families, and partner agencies.

* Ensure high-quality safeguarding and care planning in line with statutory guidance.

* Contribute to achieving the best possible outcomes for children in care.

Requirements

* Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

* Significant experience within Fostering Services.

* Strong assessment, safeguarding, and relationship-building skills.

* Ability to support and guide colleagues while managing complex cases.

* Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.

Why Join SW Locums?

* Excellent pay of £37.54 per hour.

* Full-time locum role with an ASAP start.

* Flexible hybrid working, typically one office day per week plus family visits.

* Weekly payroll with competitive rates.

* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

* Access to some of the UK's best local authority locum opportunities.

If you're ready to take the next step in your fostering career and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and foster families, apply today with SW Locums and secure your next rewarding locum placement