Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner – 0-25 Disabilities

Job Description

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.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting experienced social work professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive, and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

Apply now to join the 0–25 Disabilities Team in Barnet and take the next step in your social work career with Ardent Social.