Senior Social Worker/Advanced Practitioner – Disabilities
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Child Protection, Human Services/ Social Work
- Location
- Job Type
Barnet
Contract
- Consultant
- Contact
- Reference
- Omar Khan
- 1184
Job Title:
Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner - 0-25 Disabilities
Specialism:
Children's Services
Location:
Barnet, UK
Salary: £37.54 Per Hour (Limited/Umbrella) / £27.32 Per Hour (PAYE)
Type:
Temporary / Full Time
We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner to join a Children's Disability Team in Barnet. The role involves working with children and families in complex situations, managing higher levels of risk, and providing expert social work practice within a statutory children's social care setting.
What you will do
The role offers hybrid working, with approximately 1-2 days per week in the office alongside visits.
Complex Social Work:
Provide an effective integrated social work service, responding to complex situations and supporting the needs of children and their families.
Safeguarding and Permanence:
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate safeguarding and permanence measures for children with complex needs.
Risk Management:
Manage higher levels of risk within complex cases, using professional judgement and expert practice.
Leadership and Support:
Support and mentor less experienced social workers, sharing expertise and promoting effective practice.
Specialist Practice:
Take a lead role in a specialist area of work in line with departmental policies and procedures.
Deputising:
Deputise for the line manager when required or when delegated to undertake line management responsibilities.
Requirements
- Substantial post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children's Social Care setting.
- Experience working within a Children's Disability Team is essential.
- Experience managing complex situations and higher levels of risk.
- Ability to provide expert social work practice and support less experienced social workers.
- Practice Educator Award is desirable.
Why Barnet
Barnet offers a well-connected location with excellent transport links and access to a diverse range of communities. The role provides an opportunity to work within a specialist 0-25 Disabilities service, supporting children and families while developing your experience within statutory Children's Social Care.
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