Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner – Intervention & Planning Team

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner – Intervention & Planning Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Barnet, UK
Salary: £37.54 Per Hour Limited/Umbrella / £27.32 Per Hour PAYE
Type: Temporary / Full Time

Ardent Social is currently recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner to join the Intervention & Planning Team within Family Services in Barnet.

This is a long-term team working with Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and court work. The successful candidate will bring relevant experience across these areas and be confident working within a statutory children’s social care environment.

What you will do

• This is a hybrid role, with 1–2 days per week in the office at Colindale, Barnet.
• Work within the Intervention & Planning Team across CIN and Child Protection cases.
• Undertake work relating to court proceedings and associated statutory responsibilities.
• Support effective intervention and planning for children and families.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and relevant professionals to support positive outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of professional practice and case management.

What you will need

• A recognized Social Work qualification.
• Relevant experience working with CIN and Child Protection.
• Experience of court work within a children’s social care setting.
• Strong communication and professional relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a long-term statutory social work team.

Why Barnet

Based in Colindale, the role offers the opportunity to work within Barnet’s Family Services in a long-term Intervention & Planning team, supporting children and families across CIN, Child Protection and court work.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we connect experienced social care professionals with rewarding opportunities across the UK. We support our candidates throughout the recruitment process and provide clear guidance from application through to placement.