Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner – 0-25 Disabilities

Company: Ardent Social Ltd
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Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner – 0-25 Disabilities

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Barnet

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  • Omar Khan
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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner – 0-25 DisabilitiesSpecialism: Children’s ServicesLocation: Barnet, UKSalary: £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.

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Posted: October 2nd, 2026