Senior Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Team

Social Care – Qualified

Location: 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Service: Children's Social Care – Assessment & Intervention
Position: Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner
 

About the Opportunity

We Do Social Work is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention to join the Children's Social Care service within the London Borough of Barnet.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, qualified social work professional to undertake complex statutory social work responsibilities, provide high-quality interventions and support positive outcomes for children and families.

The successful candidate will work within a resilience-based framework, delivering effective assessments, safeguarding interventions and permanence planning while supporting the development of less experienced social workers.

You will be expected to demonstrate strong professional judgement, manage complex cases confidently and contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families, identifying needs, risks and appropriate interventions.

• Manage complex safeguarding cases and implement effective child protection measures.

• Develop, implement and review care and support plans to achieve positive outcomes for children.

• Undertake direct work with children and families, ensuring their voices and wishes are central to decision-making.

• Manage complex cases involving multiple agencies, family dynamics and significant safeguarding concerns.

• Ensure statutory visits, assessments, reviews and reports are completed within required timescales.

• Prepare high-quality court reports and present complex information to courts, families and partner agencies.

• Work collaboratively with police, health professionals, education providers and other multi-agency partners.

• Provide professional guidance, mentoring and support to newly qualified and less experienced social workers.

• Support students and contribute to workforce development, practice learning and professional development.

• Maintain accurate case records, chronologies, genograms and management information.

• Promote evidence-based practice and ensure interventions are informed by relevant legislation, research and professional standards.

• Deputise for the Team Manager when required and take a lead role in specialist areas of practice.

• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and positive outcomes for children and families.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, BA/MA Social Work or equivalent).

• Current registration with Social Work England.

• Substantial post-qualifying experience within statutory Children's Social Care.

• Strong knowledge and practical application of the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004 and Adoption and Children Act 2002.

• Experience undertaking complex assessments, safeguarding interventions and risk management.

• Strong understanding of child development, family dynamics and evidence-based social work interventions.

• Experience working with multi-agency professionals and managing complex family situations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing court reports and assessments.

• Ability to support, mentor and guide newly qualified and less experienced social workers.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Competence in Microsoft Office and social care recording systems.

• A commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining professional registration.

Desirable Requirements

• Practice Educator qualification or willingness to achieve this within the first year of employment.

• Experience supporting ASYE social workers and social work students.

• Experience deputising for a Team Manager or undertaking senior practice responsibilities.

• Current driving licence and ability to travel as required.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a confident, reflective and experienced social worker who can demonstrate excellent professional judgement, resilience and a commitment to safeguarding children.

You should be comfortable managing complex cases, working autonomously and supporting colleagues to maintain high standards of social work practice.

Safeguarding and Compliance

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate an appropriate enhanced DBS outcome and maintain current professional registration with Social Work England.

How to Apply

Interested in this opportunity?

We Do Social Work would love to hear from experienced Children's Social Workers looking for their next career opportunity.

📩 Contact We Do Social Work today to discuss the position, obtain further details or register your interest.

If you are an experienced Senior Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding children and improving family outcomes, we would love to hear from you.