Senior Social Worker - Child Protection (cp) Team in Barnet, Hertfordshire

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Child Protection (CP) Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Barnet, UK
Salary: £38.50 per hour

Senior Social Worker within the Child Protection Team in Barnet, earning £38.50 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to take on a senior role within a dynamic Children's Services team. As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding children, supporting families, and driving positive outcomes through high-quality child protection practice. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits and flexibility of locum work.

Perks and benefits:

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that supports your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £38.50 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
• Professional Networking: Work alongside a wide range of professionals and partner agencies, expanding your knowledge and professional network.
• Career Enhancement: Broaden your experience through varied casework and challenging assignments that strengthen your career profile.
• Reliable Payments: Enjoy prompt and dependable payment schedules, ensuring peace of mind.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative service where your experience and leadership are highly valued.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a pivotal role in protecting children and improving outcomes for vulnerable families.

What you will do:

• Manage a complex caseload involving children at risk, children subject to Child Protection Plans, and Children in Need.
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments, Section 47 enquiries, and risk assessments in line with statutory guidance.
• Develop, implement, and review Child Protection Plans and Child in Need Plans to ensure positive outcomes for children.
• Lead and coordinate multi-agency safeguarding interventions, ensuring effective partnership working.
• Prepare comprehensive court reports, care plans, statements, and assessments to support legal proceedings.
• Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, core group meetings, strategy discussions, and court hearings.
• Provide professional guidance, support, and mentoring to junior social workers and less experienced colleagues.
• Build strong working relationships with health professionals, police, schools, housing providers, and other key partners.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case recordings and documentation.
• Contribute to audits, quality assurance activities, and service improvement initiatives to promote best practice.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care.
• Extensive experience managing Child Protection and Children in Need cases.
• Strong understanding of the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and related statutory guidance.
• Experience undertaking complex assessments, court work, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, analytical, assessment, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to provide mentoring, guidance, and leadership within a social work team.
• Strong multi-agency working and partnership-building skills.

Why Barnet

Barnet offers a fantastic blend of city convenience and suburban charm, making it one of North London's most desirable boroughs. With excellent schools, beautiful parks, thriving communities, and outstanding transport connections into Central London, Barnet provides an exceptional quality of life. Whether you're looking to advance your career or enjoy a balanced lifestyle, Barnet offers the best of both worlds.

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