Senior Social Worker
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Brunswick Park, Greater London, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Barnet | Locum | £38.50 per hour | Hybrid Working
Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Long Term Team. This is a rewarding frontline role focused on supporting children and families through sustained intervention, safeguarding planning, and relationship-based practice to achieve positive long-term outcomes.
You will manage a complex caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, and court proceedings, while supporting less experienced colleagues and contributing to high standards of practice across the team.
Working Pattern:
2–3 days per week in the office
Hybrid working arrangement
In this role, you will:
Manage a complex long-term caseload of children and families
Hold Child in Need and Child Protection cases
Undertake care proceedings and court-related work where required
Develop and review outcome-focused care and safeguarding plans
Undertake statutory visits and direct work with children and families
Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings, conferences, and legal planning meetings
Work closely with schools, health professionals, and partner agencies
Support and mentor less experienced Social Workers
Prepare high-quality court reports and maintain accurate case recordings
What You’ll Need:
Social Work England Registration
Social Work Qualification
At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care
Strong Child Protection and Child in Need experience (essential)
Court work and care proceedings experience (essential)
Experience within long-term safeguarding services
Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases
Ability to support and guide colleagues
Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills
Why Sheldon Phillips?
Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.
If you want to know more about this Senior Social Worker – Long Term Team role in Barnet, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!
And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply)
Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Long Term Team. This is a rewarding frontline role focused on supporting children and families through sustained intervention, safeguarding planning, and relationship-based practice to achieve positive long-term outcomes.
You will manage a complex caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, and court proceedings, while supporting less experienced colleagues and contributing to high standards of practice across the team.
Working Pattern:
2–3 days per week in the office
Hybrid working arrangement
In this role, you will:
Manage a complex long-term caseload of children and families
Hold Child in Need and Child Protection cases
Undertake care proceedings and court-related work where required
Develop and review outcome-focused care and safeguarding plans
Undertake statutory visits and direct work with children and families
Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings, conferences, and legal planning meetings
Work closely with schools, health professionals, and partner agencies
Support and mentor less experienced Social Workers
Prepare high-quality court reports and maintain accurate case recordings
What You’ll Need:
Social Work England Registration
Social Work Qualification
At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care
Strong Child Protection and Child in Need experience (essential)
Court work and care proceedings experience (essential)
Experience within long-term safeguarding services
Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases
Ability to support and guide colleagues
Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills
Why Sheldon Phillips?
Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.
If you want to know more about this Senior Social Worker – Long Term Team role in Barnet, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!
And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply)
Reference: 225181267
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Senior Social Worker
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Brunswick Park, Greater London, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Barnet | Locum | £38.50 per hour | Hybrid Working
Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Long Term Team. This is a rewarding frontline role focused on supporting children and families through sustained intervention, safeguarding planning, and relationship-based practice to achieve positive long-term outcomes.
You will manage a complex caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, and court proceedings, while supporting less experienced colleagues and contributing to high standards of practice across the team.
Working Pattern:
2–3 days per week in the office
Hybrid working arrangement
In this role, you will:
Manage a complex long-term caseload of children and families
Hold Child in Need and Child Protection cases
Undertake care proceedings and court-related work where required
Develop and review outcome-focused care and safeguarding plans
Undertake statutory visits and direct work with children and families
Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings, conferences, and legal planning meetings
Work closely with schools, health professionals, and partner agencies
Support and mentor less experienced Social Workers
Prepare high-quality court reports and maintain accurate case recordings
What You’ll Need:
Social Work England Registration
Social Work Qualification
At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care
Strong Child Protection and Child in Need experience (essential)
Court work and care proceedings experience (essential)
Experience within long-term safeguarding services
Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases
Ability to support and guide colleagues
Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills
Why Sheldon Phillips?
Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.
If you want to know more about this Senior Social Worker – Long Term Team role in Barnet, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!
And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply)
Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Long Term Team. This is a rewarding frontline role focused on supporting children and families through sustained intervention, safeguarding planning, and relationship-based practice to achieve positive long-term outcomes.
You will manage a complex caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, and court proceedings, while supporting less experienced colleagues and contributing to high standards of practice across the team.
Working Pattern:
2–3 days per week in the office
Hybrid working arrangement
In this role, you will:
Manage a complex long-term caseload of children and families
Hold Child in Need and Child Protection cases
Undertake care proceedings and court-related work where required
Develop and review outcome-focused care and safeguarding plans
Undertake statutory visits and direct work with children and families
Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings, conferences, and legal planning meetings
Work closely with schools, health professionals, and partner agencies
Support and mentor less experienced Social Workers
Prepare high-quality court reports and maintain accurate case recordings
What You’ll Need:
Social Work England Registration
Social Work Qualification
At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care
Strong Child Protection and Child in Need experience (essential)
Court work and care proceedings experience (essential)
Experience within long-term safeguarding services
Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases
Ability to support and guide colleagues
Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills
Why Sheldon Phillips?
Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.
If you want to know more about this Senior Social Worker – Long Term Team role in Barnet, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!
And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply)
Reference: 225181267
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