Senior Social Worker - Duty & Assessment (£37.54ph)

Location: Barnet - EN5

Contract: Ongoing 

Rate: £37.54

Start: ASAP

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Practitioner to join our Duty and Assessment Team within Children & Families services. This role is ideal for a skilled social worker passionate about safeguarding children, delivering timely assessments, and driving excellent outcomes for families. 

Key Responsibilities: 

- Lead complex case assessments and interventions within statutory timescales 

- Provide expert guidance and mentoring to social workers and newly qualified staff 

- Undertake duty responsibilities including triage and initial risk assessments 

- Ensure high-quality safeguarding practice in line with legislation and policy 

- Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners 

- Contribute to service development and quality assurance 

- Chair strategy meetings and support decision-making processes 

Requirements: 

- Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA Social Work or equivalent) 

- Registered with Social Work England 

- Significant experience in frontline children’s services 

- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and statutory frameworks 

- Proven ability to manage complex caseloads 

- Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills 

Desirable: 

- Experience in Duty and Assessment teams