Jobs in Edmonton Green

Barnet | Locum | £38.50 per hour | Hybrid Working

Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team. This is a specialist frontline role supporting children and young people with complex needs, ensuring they are safeguarded and supported to achieve positive outcomes.

You will manage complex cases while providing guidance to less experienced colleagues and contributing to high-quality, relationship-based practice.

In this role, you will:

Manage a complex caseload of children with disabilities and additional needs

Undertake Child and Family Assessments and statutory visits

Develop and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans

Work closely with families, carers, schools, and health professionals

Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes

Provide support and mentoring to less experienced Social Workers

Maintain high-quality reports and 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 experience within Children with Disabilities services

Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases

Ability to support and mentor others

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 – Children with Disabilities 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)